HIV & AIDS Transmission: Understanding How HIV Spreads

No, you cannot get AIDS from cut-to-contact with a person who is not HIV positive. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is not transmitted through casual contact such as touching, shaking hands, or sharing utensils. It is transmitted through certain bodily fluids, including blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. Transmission can also occur through sharing needles or other drug paraphernalia.