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How do people get aids?
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. People can get HIV, which can lead to AIDS, through various modes of transmission:
1. **Unprotected Sexual Contact**: The most common way HIV is transmitted is through unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal, or oral) with someone who is HIV-positive.
2. **Sharing Needles**: Using needles or syringes that have been previously used by someone who is HIV-positive can transmit the virus. This is more common among people who inject drugs.
3. **Mother to Child Transmission**: An HIV-positive mother can transmit the virus to her child during childbirth, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
4. **Blood Transfusions**: Receiving contaminated blood products or organ transplants from an HIV-positive person can also lead to transmission. However, this is rare in places where blood is screened for HIV.
5. **Exposure to Infected Bodily Fluids**: HIV can also be transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids (such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk) if they come into contact with open wounds or mucous membranes.
It is important to note that HIV cannot be transmitted through casual contact, such as hugging, shaking hands, or sharing utensils. Safe practices, such as the use of condoms and regular testing, can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
1. **Unprotected Sexual Contact**: The most common way HIV is transmitted is through unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal, or oral) with someone who is HIV-positive.
2. **Sharing Needles**: Using needles or syringes that have been previously used by someone who is HIV-positive can transmit the virus. This is more common among people who inject drugs.
3. **Mother to Child Transmission**: An HIV-positive mother can transmit the virus to her child during childbirth, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
4. **Blood Transfusions**: Receiving contaminated blood products or organ transplants from an HIV-positive person can also lead to transmission. However, this is rare in places where blood is screened for HIV.
5. **Exposure to Infected Bodily Fluids**: HIV can also be transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids (such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk) if they come into contact with open wounds or mucous membranes.
It is important to note that HIV cannot be transmitted through casual contact, such as hugging, shaking hands, or sharing utensils. Safe practices, such as the use of condoms and regular testing, can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
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