HIV is a human virus that compromises immunity by attacking and damaging the immune system. The final stage of HIV infection is AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. How can you catch HIV?

In fact, each of us is potentially at risk of contractingHIV.Antibody testHIVworth doing if you have ever grown unprotected sex with a casual partner. It is worth knowing that women are more susceptible to HIV infection (because of the larger surface of the mucosa through which the virus enters the body).

How can you get infected with HIV?

People can become infected with HIV through:

  • unprotected sex and contact with secretions such as semen, pre-ejaculation fluid, vaginal discharge if they come into contact with damaged epidermis or mucosa;
  • using an infected person's needle;
  • during childbirth if the mother is HIV positive and during breastfeeding; through the blood.

How can you NOT get HIV?

You cannot catch HIV through:

  • being in the same room with the sick person;
  • using a glass and other everyday objects;
  • shaking hands or hugging;
  • swimming together in the pool;
  • bathroom use;
  • mosquito bite.
Worth knowing

These countries don't let people with HIV

Due to the HIV epidemic, some countries categorically refuse HIV entry. They are:

  • Bahamas
  • Brunei
  • Russian Federation
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Iraq
  • Yemen
  • Jordan
  • Qatar
  • South Korea
  • Namibia
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Singapore
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Solomon Islands
  • United Arab Emirates

Some countries deport foreigners who are HIV positive as soon as they learn about the infection. This is e.g. in Egypt and China. HIV testing is performed in China even without the consent of the test subject.

In Finland, HIV / AIDS deportation can only take place if treatment is provided in the home country. The standard of he althcare does not have to be the same asin Finland.

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Intimate diseases