Understanding HIV Transmission
HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles, or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. Engaging in risky behaviors such as having unprotected sex with multiple partners, injecting drugs, or receiving blood transfusions from unscreened donors can increase the risk of contracting HIV.
Steps to Acquire HIV
1. Engage in unprotected sexual intercourse with an HIV-positive partner.
2. Share needles or syringes with someone who has HIV.
3. Receive a blood transfusion from a donor who is HIV-positive and blood is not screened.
4. Pass from an HIV-positive mother to her child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding.
Avoiding these risky behaviors and practicing safe sex, using protection, and getting tested regularly are vital in preventing the transmission of HIV.