Thanks, Loarthan.  I saw that below which is what prompted me to ask.  Any one know of any others?

Thanks

How is HIV transmitted?

    HIV is spread by direct contact with infected body fluids, including blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk. This means that HIV contained in one of these fluids must get into the bloodstream by direct entry into a vein, a break in the skin or through mucous linings, such as the eyes, mouth, nose, vagina, rectum or penis. Other body fluids such as urine, saliva, vomit, etc., do not pose a risk unless visible blood is present.

             OOPS, there is more~

Can a woman with HIV pass the virus to her baby during pregnancy or through breast feeding?

    Yes. There is a 1 in 4 chance that a woman infected with HIV will pass the virus to her baby before birth or during birth, if she is not taking any drugs that fight HIV. The risk of passing HIV to the infant may be reduced to 1 in 12 if the mother takes the medication AZT during pregnancy. HIV is also found in breast milk and babies have become infected by breastfeeding from mothers infected with HIV. Women with HIV should NOT breastfeed their babies.  

    A woman with HIV infection can pass the virus to her baby during pregnancy, delivery or by breastfeeding even if she has no symptoms.


Yikes, sounds like you should consider taking up "water sports!"

Kisses, K  xo

 





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