HIV
can be transmitted from an infected person to another through
Blood, Semen, Vaginal secretions
and Breast milk.
Blood contains the highest
concentration of the virus, followed by semen, followed by vaginal fluids.
Breast milk can also contain a high concentration of the virus, but in
this situation, transmissibility depends on who and how. An adult can ingest
a small amount of breast milk at no probable risk. But an infant, with
its very small body and newly forming immune system, consumes vast quantities
of breast milk relative to its body weight.
Non-infectious "bodily
fluids"
Saliva, Tears, Sweat, Feces,
Urine.
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