How HIV/AIDS is Transmitted
HIV spreads through specific body fluids during sexual contact, needle sharing, or childbirth. The virus cannot survive long outside the human body or spread through casual contact.
HIV Transmission in Numbers
HIV doesn’t spread randomly. It follows patterns shaped by behavior, access to care, and awareness. Whether through everyday choices or circumstances beyond control, the ways people come into contact with the virus tell a larger story.
80 %
Sexual Transmission
10 %
Needle Sharing
6 %
Mother-to-Child
4 %
Blood ExposureHow HIV is NOT Transmitted
There’s still a lot of fear around HIV, but most of it comes from outdated myths, not facts. You can hug, kiss, share meals, and live with someone who has HIV without putting yourself at risk. Understanding how the virus doesn’t spread is just as important as knowing how it does.
How HIV Is Transmitted
HIV Doesn't Show Itself Right Away.
HIV is transmitted through certain bodily fluids like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, and breast milk. It’s important to understand how HIV spreads so you can take the right steps to protect yourself and others.
Patient Stories
I’d been feeling off for months, tired, weak, something was just wrong. After the test, I was started on hiv treatment. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but within weeks, my symptoms disappeared. It was like I was finally myself again.
Ellis. O
BloggerMan, I was young, healthy. It never crossed my mind. But when fatigue hit hard, my girl said, ‘Get checked.’ I found a spot for HIV testing near me. Doc said catching it early was key, and started HIV treatment immediately. Now I’m stronger.
Marcus. T
Diagnosed 2023I was afraid at first, and I didn’t want to go to a clinic so I won’t bump into anyone that know me, or answer too many questions. So I searched quietly for options on Google and found a hiv home test kit. It arrived fast, was easy to use, and settled my worries.