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You can only get HIV if the bodily fluids of someone who already has HIV get into your body. A person with HIV can pass the virus to others whether they have symptoms or not. There are a lot of myths around how HIV is passed from one person to another (HIV transmission) but there are only a few ways you can get it. There are also a number of things you can do to reduce your chances of infection. Find out here about the ways HIV can be passed on and how to protect yourself from the virus. How do you get HIV? There are only a few ways you can get HIV. Find out how to protect yourself Sex and HIV Unprotected sex (not using a condom) puts you at risk of HIV and STIs. Myths about HIV and AIDS A lot of people still believe you can get HIV from things like toilet seats and insects. Pregnancy, childbirth & breastfeeding and HIV Mothers living with HIV can take treatment to protect their baby from HIV Sharing needles to inject drugs, and

बोत्सवाना में बीटिंग एचआईवी / एड्स प्रत्येक वर्ष 1 दिसंबर को, वैश्विक समुदाय विश्व एड्स दिवस का उपयोग एचआईवी / एड्स से कम जीवन को याद रखने . The Fight Against AIDS, Then and Now Dec. 1 marks World AIDS Day, which was started in 1988 to raise awareness, show support for those living with the condition, and remember those who have died from it. Fortunately, much has changed since the early days of  HIV /AIDS. Today, thanks to advances in medicine, it’s possible to live a healthy and full life with a disease that used to mean a death sentence. Here's a look at the progress we’ve made in the battle against HIV/ AIDS .

What are the first signs of AIDS? Symptoms include: rapid weight loss. severe night sweats. continual fevers. extreme fatigue. unexplained tiredness. prolonged swelling of lymph glands in the groin, neck, or armpits. bouts of diarrhea lasting longer than a week. sores located near the mouth, genitals, or anus.

HIV and AIDS Also called: human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome OVERVIEW SYMPTOMS TREATMENTS SPECIALISTS Description HIV causes AIDS and interferes with the body's ability to fight infections. The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen or vaginal fluids. Common More than 1 million cases per year (India) Spreads by sexual contact Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always required HOW IT SPREADS By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood). By having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex. By mother to baby by pregnancy, labour or nursing. Consult a doctor for medical advice