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Unprotected sexual contact with an infected person.
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Sharing needles or syringes (for example, for drug use or tattoos).
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From mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding (if not treated).
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Through infected blood transfusions (though this is very rare today due to safety checks).
HIV AWARENESS
Description
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, which helps us fight infections and diseases.
If HIV is not treated, it can lead to a disease called AIDS — Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
How is HIV Spread?
HIV can spread from one person to another through:
