Can I get—or
transmit—HIV through oral sex?
It’s possible. The risks are much lower than
for anal or vaginal sex, but there have been cases of HIV infection traced to
oral sex. For more information, see CDC’s Oral Sex And HIV Risk.
Can I get AIDS from
sharing a cup or shaking hands with someone who has HIV or AIDS?
HIV is found only in body fluids, so you can’t
get HIV by shaking someone’s hand or giving them a hug (or by using the same
toilet or towel). While HIV is found in saliva, sharing cups or utensils has
never been shown to transmit HIV. For more information, see CDC’s HIV Transmission: Can I Get HIV From Casual Contact?
Can I get HIV from an
insect bite?
No. HIV can’t live or reproduce in insects, so
you can’t get HIV from a bug bite. For more information, see CDC’s HIV Transmission: Can I Get HIV From Mosquitoes?
Additional Resources
CDC - HIV Transmission
NIH - How HIV Causes AIDS
AIDSinfo - Glossary
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