Transmission of HIV
When certain bodily fluids come in contact with particular entry points in the body, HIV can be transmitted through those bodily fluids.
The primary HIV transmission methods are
- Unprotected sexual contact, such as vaginal, anal, or oral sex, is a way for HIV to be spread. The probability of HIV transmission during anal interactions is higher than it is during other types of sex.
- If vaginal fluids containing the virus come into direct contact with mucous membranes or open sores on the penis, vagina, or vulva, they can spread HIV from an HIV-positive partner to an HIV-negative partner.
- Comparatively speaking to anal or vaginal sex, oral sex carries a lower risk of HIV transmission. The possibility still exists, though.
- Sharing needles or syringes that have been contaminated with HIV-positive blood can spread the disease.
- Injuries from accidental needle sticks or contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids pose a risk of HIV transmission to healthcare workers.
- During gestation, childbirth, or breastfeeding, an HIV-positive mother’s child may contract the virus.
HIV Full Form – Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HIV Full Form – Human Immunodeficiency Virus: The full form of HIV is Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Immune cells are susceptible to HIV. It makes an individual more susceptible to other illnesses and infections. HIV is spread through sharing injection equipment or through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. HIV is spread most frequently during unprotected sex (sex without the use of a condom or HIV medication to prevent or treat HIV). HIV can develop into AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) if it is not treated. Human bodies are unable to rid themselves of HIV. There is no effective HIV treatment available today.
Antiretroviral therapy, also known as ART, is the only effective HIV treatment option. If taken as directed, HIV medication can significantly lower the viral load in the blood. This method is known as Viral suppression. It is referred to as having an undetectable viral load if a person’s viral load is so low that a typical lab cannot detect it. HIV-positive individuals can lead long, healthy lives and prevent the spread of the virus through sex to HIV-negative partners by taking their HIV medications as directed and maintaining an undetectable viral load.