Expert answer:
Not it's possible catch HIV when eating an contaminated food.
THE transmission of HIV can occur through:
- Unprotected sex with those who have the HIV virus;
- Transfusion of blood contaminated with the virus;
- From mother to daughter during gestation, delivery or postpartum;
- Share contaminated needles;
- Accident with contaminated cutting material.
HIV it's the virus which affects the immune system of people causing AIDS, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Not everyone who has the HIV virus will develop AIDS. This can be handled with the control and follow up of the treatment.
The forms of prevention of HIV consist of:
- Condom use in all sexual relations;
- Realization of prenatal care;
- Use of disposable syringes and needles;
- Use of protective equipment in work environments.
O HIV virus is NOT transmitted through:
- Cutlery or plates;
- Insect bites;
- Hugging or shaking hands;
- Toilet;
- Pool;
- Beach;
- Blood donation;
- Kiss;
- Masturbation.
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