HIV, how do people get it?
People get or pass HIV through anal or vaginal sex without contraceptives. Or it could be through sharing needles, syringes, tattooing, or other drug injections equipment. Also, HIV can be passed through mother to a child in her breastfeeding, pregnancy, and even childbirth. Another thing, you can get HIV if you do blood transfusions or even organ transplants.
How can people protect themselves against HIV? (brainly.ph/question/2621553)
- Abstinence or not having sex
- Not sharing needles or other injecting equipment
- Use a condom when having an intercourse
- Limit the number of sexual partners
- Talk to a doctor about the pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Get tested right away if you are in doubt
What is the meaning of HIV?
It is the Human immunodeficiency virus. HIV attacks the immune system of the body. If not treated, it can be AIDS.
Primary infection of having acute HIV:
- Headache
- Fever
- Rash
- Muscle and joint pain
- Cough
- Night sweats
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Swollen lymph glands
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