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  • What is Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)?
  • How is HIV transmitted?
  • How do I know if I've got HIV?
  • What are the long term effects of HIV?
  • How can I avoid getting HIV?
  • What should I do if I get HIV?
  • Is there a cure for HIV?
  • Can I catch HIV from mutual masturbation?
  • Can I catch HIV from oral sex?
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HIV Transmission
 HIV Transmission Basics 
  1. Dr. Charles Farthing
  2. How is HIV transmitted? 
  3. What bodily fluids do not transmit HIV? 
  4. What are the odds that I will contract HIV if I engage in a high-risk activity? 
  5. If I am on HIV therapy, can I still transmit the virus? 
  6. Why is HIV still being contracted in the US? 
  7. What can we do to prevent the transmission of HIV in the US? 
 Sexual Transmission Of HIV 
  1. Dr. Charles Farthing
  2. Why does sexual intercourse have a high-risk of HIV transmission? 
  3. Why are homosexual men associated with a high-risk of HIV? 
  4. How can a man contract HIV from a woman during sexual intercourse? 
  5. If my partner and I are both HIV positive, is it safe to have unprotected sex? 
 Needle Transmission Of HIV 
  1. Dr. Charles Farthing
  2. Can I get HIV if I donate blood? 
 Contact Transmission Of HIV 
  1. Dr. Charles Farthing
  2. Can HIV be transmitted through kissing? 
  3. Can HIV be transmitted through casual contact? 
  4. Can HIV be transmitted by sharing a toothbrush or a razor? 
  5. Are health care workers at risk of getting HIV on the job? 
  6. What are healthcare 'universal precautions'? 
  7. Can I get HIV from my dentist? 
  8. Can I get HIV through a blood transfusion? 
 HIV And Pregnancy 
  1. Dr. Charles Farthing
  2. If I have HIV can I conceive a child who is HIV negative? 
  3. What should I do if I have HIV and become pregnant? 
  4. Will a pregnancy make my own health worse if I have HIV? 
  5. If I have HIV but do not need medication, should I take medication when I'm pregnant? 
  6. If I am currently on HIV medication, should I continue the medication if I am pregnant? 
  7. What are the risks of taking HIV medication during pregnancy? 
  8. Will having a caesarean section reduce my baby's chances of contracting HIV? 
  9. How can a baby become infected with HIV during the birth process? 
  10. How should I feed my baby if I have HIV? 
 HIV And Children 
  1. Dr. Charles Farthing
  2. How will a baby be tested for HIV? 
  3. Why are babies given DNA PCR tests? 
  4. When will a baby who is infected by HIV begin to show symptoms? 
  5. What are the survival rates for babies who have HIV? 
  6. How do children contract HIV? 
  7. Can my child contract HIV by coming into contact with an infected child on the playground? 
  8. What infections are HIV positive children susceptible to? 
  9. What treatments are available for children with HIV? 
  10. Are adolescents and teenagers at a higher risk for HIV than adults? 
  11. What can I do to protect my child against HIV? 
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HIV

What is Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)?

HIV is a virus which damages the immune system in humans, leaving you susceptible to other potentially serious infections.

How is HIV transmitted?

HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids. This may be through having sexual intercourse, sharing needles, or having blood transfusions.

How do I know if I've got HIV?

HIV does not cause any symptoms, particularly when it's first contracted, and therefore you won't know you've got HIV. The only way of finding out is to have an HIV test, which you can get through a doctor.

What are the long term effects of HIV?

The long-term effects of HIV are to cause a decline in the ability of your immune system to fight infection, and therefore HIV leaves you more prone to disease.

How can I avoid getting HIV?

HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids and, therefore, the best way to avoid HIV is to avoid other people's bodily fluids. This means using condoms for sex and not sharing needles.

What should I do if I get HIV?

If you are diagnosed with HIV, you'll be put under the care of a specialist HIV clinic who will guide you through your HIV treatment options.

Is there a cure for HIV?

There's currently no cure for HIV. However, there are plenty of treatments available which help prevent HIV damaging your immune system.

Can I catch HIV from mutual masturbation?

Mutual masturbation is considered extremely low risk for catching HIV.

Can I catch HIV from oral sex?

Oral sex is considered "low risk" for catching HIV, but you can still catch HIV, if there are other infections present. If in doubt, you should always use a condom for oral sex.

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