How To Prevent HIV

HIV or human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS is transmitted when infected blood, semen, or vaginal secretions come in contact with broken skin or mucous membranes (like nose, mouth, rectum, vagina, penis opening).

People with HIV suffer from HIV infection that may take form of AIDS. Through this article, we help you with useful information that can help in preventing the spread of HIV infection.

The avoiding the infection of HIV through some of the following factors can help you prevent the spread of HIV. You are at a high risk of developing AIDS when you perform unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The sharing needles or syringes once used by an HIV patient also induce HIV in a healthy person.

People who are already affected from diseases like (STD), tuberculosis, or hepatitis are also prone to this deadly disease. It is advised to be tested for HIV regularly. By taking precautions against abstinence is one of the best preventive measures regarding HIV. You should refrain from sexual activity so as to prevent sexually transmitted HIV infection.

You should also be aware of the HIV status of your partner. It is always recommended to retain a monogamous, long-term relationship with a partner who has been tested as HIV free. If both you and your partner are infected with HIV, using a latex condom can help in preventing other STDs. If any one of you has been affected by HIV, using latex condom and a lubricant during sex is advised. You should have your blood tested, if you have more than one sexual partner. If you are planning to become pregnant, or those who are pregnant need to test their HIV status.

You should find out the sexual history and past of your partner. You need to determine the HIV status of the partner and avoid having sex with them who refuse to disclose information. Also get to know if they had used any intravenous drug in their past. You should persuade your partner to be tested. Look for proper treatment immediately when you think you have been exposed to STDs in addition to HIV like such as gonorrhea, syphilis, Chlamydia etc. Always take vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B.