5 Myths about HIV

The HIV virus is still creating a feeling of anxiety in many people. There is an assumption that sharing food with people infected with the HIV virus can be contracted only. Is that true? Let us consider the opinion sexologist, Dr. Shivi Jaggi, in response to the myths circulating.

 5 Myths about HIV

5 Myths about HIV

Myth 1: HIV and AIDS are the same.HIV is a virus, while AIDS is a disease that causes. AIDS is a disease that eats away at the human immune system.
Myth 2: If the faithful spouse will not be infected with HIVBesides HIV is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse, it can also be transmitted through needles used HIV-infected people. So anyone still have to be careful.
Myth 3: People who are infected with HIV should not be hugging or sharing food with others.HIV can only be transmitted through sexual intercourse is not healthy by some couples, sharing used needles, blood transfusion, oral sex with an infected person. So just sharing food, eating utensils, will not make you hurt.
Myth 4: Women with HIV infection can not have offspring.HIV-infected woman can still have children. In fact, the treatment can also be done during pregnancy and after childbirth. It's just that these mothers should not breast-feed, to prevent transmission of the HIV virus to the child.
Myth 5: There is no need to use condoms during oral sex.The assumption was wrong. It is precisely to reduce the risk of contracting the HIV virus, condoms are also required when performing oral sex.
Therefore beware of the spread of the HIV virus. Have a safe sex life and a healthy
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