5th of 10 things you ought to know about HIV

Route of transmission HIV is transmitted by 1. sex - up approach ( peno- oral approach ) < - front approach ( peno -vaginal approach ) < - Back approach ( peno anal approach ) - highest of all three approach in term of risk 2. Intravenous drug users y sharing needle among HIV positive partners and among Malaysian Intravenous drug users , estimated 20% are HIV positive 3. Pregnancy The risk is about 25 - 30% from HIV prgnant mother to their beloved baby . The risk surges as high as 40% among African mother with HIV if no intervention is given. 4. Blood transfusion High risk fluids are 1. blood or any fluid contaminated by blood 2. semen 3. Cervical / vaginal secretion 4. Breast milk If HIV infected blood is transfused ( due to donors who lack of community's responsibility ) to the recipient . HIV is not transmitted 1. insect bites 2. sharing same toilet / swimming pool 3. sharing same foods 4. official blood donation 5. kissing 6. casual contact in school and working place