2007-05-21 13:21:23 · 4 answers · asked by vincyprincess1 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Myth: You can get AIDS from holding hands.
Fact: You can only get AIDS from exchange of bodily fluids. IE- open cuts, intercourse.
2007-05-21 13:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fact: AIDS is caused by two strains of the human immunodeficiency virus, designated HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV is a retrovirus that attracts and kills CD4+ lymphocytes (T helper cells), weakening the immune system's ability to prevent infection. It may also invade macrophages, in which it replicates freely, undetected by the immune system.
2007-05-21 21:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Lord Bearclaw of Gryphon Woods 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myth: HIV doesn't cause AIDS. Some people deny this.
2007-05-21 20:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by Peter D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myth: ALWAYS HAVE UNPROTECTED SEX WITH A NEW PARTNER
Fact: DO NOT HAVE UNPROTECTED SEX WITH A NEW PARTNER
2007-05-22 02:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by hotmoma_37 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋