How is HIV spread?

In this section

How do I reduce the risk of passing it on to others?	How can I reduce the risk of catching it?
What are the symptoms?	How do I get testing or treatment for it?
What happens if it is not treated?	How is it treated?

HIV infection is usually passed from one person to another during vaginal, oral or anal sex. The route of transmission of HIV is almost always through sexual contact, although there are examples of congenital HIV via transmission from mother to an unborn child during pregnancy.

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Mens sexual health

Womens sexual health

Sexual health screening

Sexually transmitted infections

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