Sharing straws with "AIDS patients" will be infected or not?

Sharing straws with  "AIDS patients" will be infected or not?

      There's still a great deal of misinformation surrounding HIV/AIDS, particularly regarding transmission. This misinformation can lead individuals with the disease to feel stigmatized when others find out, despite the fact that they can still lead fulfilling lives within society.

• HIV is a type of virus that attacks the body's immune system. Once it enters the body, HIV attaches to and destroys CD4 white blood cells, leading to a weakened immune system. If left untreated, a decreasing CD4 count can eventually progress to AIDS.
• AIDS refers to individuals with HIV whose CD4 count falls below 200, leading to severe damage to the immune system. This leaves the body vulnerable to various infections, known as "immune deficiency." Individuals with AIDS are at higher risk of acquiring opportunistic infections.

• Unprotected sexual intercourse with an individual who has HIV, regardless of gender, carries a risk of contracting the virus. This includes both natural and unnatural sexual practices, and applies to all sexual orientations.
• Sharing needles or drug equipment, even sharing needles for piercings and tattoos, is a common mode of HIV transmission among those who inject drugs.
• Receiving blood transfusions or blood products without proper screening can lead to HIV transmission. Nowadays, blood donations are rigorously tested for HIV.
• Mother-to-child transmission can occur during childbirth or breastfeeding if the mother has HIV. However, effective prevention methods are now available to reduce this type of transmission.
  

Factors Contributing to HIV Transmission:

• Viral Load: The higher the amount of virus received, the greater the risk of infection. HIV is most concentrated in blood, followed by semen and vaginal fluids.
• Presence of Open Wounds: Open wounds on the skin increase the risk of HIV transmission as the virus can enter through these openings.
• Frequency of Exposure: Frequent exposure to the virus increases the risk of infection. For instance, researchers working extensively with HIV are at higher risk.
• Other Infections: Infections like genital sores can facilitate HIV transmission as they provide a direct entry point for the virus.

      One frequently asked question is whether sharing drinking straws with an HIV-positive person can lead to AIDS. Medical experts assert that HIV is not transmitted through saliva due to the weak presence of the virus in saliva. Saliva does not support the survival of HIV. Although there's minimal risk, avoiding sharing drinking straws or other items is still recommended.

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