HIV Information

How is HIV not transmitted?
HIV is not an easy virus to pass from one person to another. It is not transmitted through food or air (for instance, by coughing or sneezing). There has never been a case where a person was infected by a household member, relative, co-worker, or friend through casual or everyday contact such as sharing eating utensils and bathroom facilities, or hugging and kissing. (Most scientists agree that while HIV transmission through deep or prolonged "French" kissing may be possible, it would be extremely unlikely).

Sweat, tears, vomit, faeces, and urine do contain HIV, but have not been reported to transmit the disease (apart from two cases involving transmission from faeces via cut skin). Mosquitoes, fleas, and other insects do not transmit HIV.