Infected person’s blood, semen, vaginal fluid are rich in HIV. However tears, saliva, sweat or urine do not pose any        danger?

       HIV is transmitted by:

• Unprotected sexual intercourse with infected person (either heterosexual or homosexual)

• Transfusion of infected blood or blood products

• Infected mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth process and through breast – feeding

• Use of infected needles and instruments without sterilization or sharing of needles and syringes by HIV drug addicts

• Embarrassing or kissing (social)

• Touching hand shaking or hugging

• Sharing bathroom or toilet

• Coughing, saliva or sneezing

• Eating together or sharing utensils

• Mosquito bite, Insect bite or houseflies

• Patient caring etc..