For HIV to be transmitted from one person to another,
there must be an exit point to the virus to pass out of the infected person and
entry point into the body of the
there must be an exit point to the virus to pass out of the infected person and
entry point into the body of the
uninfected person. Sexual intercourse
(heterosexual and homosexual intercourse) without the use of condom with an
infected person, injection or transfusion of contaminated blood (Gallo, 2006)
or blood products and through sharing of unsterilized infected needle/other
sharp objects, from infected mother to her child during pregnancy, childbirth,
or breastfeeding (known as vertical transmission).
There is no risk of acquiring HIV if exposed to
faeces, nasal secretion, saliva, sputum, sweat, tears, urine or vomit unless these
are contaminated with blood.
faeces, nasal secretion, saliva, sputum, sweat, tears, urine or vomit unless these
are contaminated with blood.
