How to Prevent the Spread of HIV

What is HIV and How is it Spread?

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus and is a virus that causes HIV infection. AIDS is the most advanced stage of an HIV infection. HIV is spread through the blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk from an infected person.

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March 20, 2014

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July 1, 2014