HIV Transmission: Body Fluids at Risk & Safe Practices
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, can be found in the following body fluids:
- Blood
- Semen
- Vaginal fluids
- Rectal fluids
- Breast milk
HIV is not transmitted through saliva, sweat, or tears.
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