Conclusion
The quality of life for those with HIV has considerably improved because of medical advancements. Yet, HIV and its transmission remain stigmatized.
Sharing needles and having sex without a condom are two actions that can make you more likely to get HIV. Yet, it’s crucial to keep in mind that you cannot contract the virus by merely touching or sitting on something that an HIV-positive person has done, such as a toilet seat.
What you should mostly prevent is an exchange of any type of fluid such as blood or sperm from the body of an infected person to use. This explains why having unprotected sex is the most common way one can contract HIV. Call your doctor immediately if you think you have contracted the virus.
References
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/
[2] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis/
[3] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/vaginal-secretion
[4] https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/Oral-sex
[5] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/4849-hiv-testing
[6] https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/prep/index.html