hi, i was wondering do u have to have sex with some1 who has the virus (HIV) to recieve it?
2007-07-30 20:27:48 · 4 answers · asked by derekfisherkb 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Having sex with someone who has HIV/AIDS is one way of contracting the virus.
A person can also contract HIV by sharing an infected needle/syringe with an HIV/AIDS person.
Blood transfusions can also cause someone to contract HIV if they receive blood that was donated by a HIV/AIDS infected person. This is less common today then it was in the early 80s though when HIV was first discovered.
HIV can also be passed to a newborn if the mother has HIV/AIDS.
2007-07-30 22:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have unprotected sex with someone or are exposed to their bodily fluids esp vaginal seminal blood on an open surface u can contract HIV
2007-07-30 20:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by ladyluck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't have to, you can share a dirty needle, or get into a really crazy knife fight where blood is exchanged, HIV is not easy to get, but be sure to always protect yourself.
2007-07-31 03:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by James L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sex is one way but theres also the sharing of blood or dirty needles from drug users with the virus
2007-07-30 20:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by md 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋