Facts On AIDS
Cases of AIDS have been reported in 85 countries. It is estimated between 5
and 10 million people around the world now carry the AIDS virus and that as many
as 100 million will become infected over the next 10 years.
How can you become infected?
1. sexual intercourse
a) vaginal
b) anal
c) oral
Having another sexually transmitted disease such as syphilis, herpes or
gonorrhea appears to make someone more susceptible to acquiring HIV
infection during sex with an infected partner
2. blood transfusions - since November 1985 in Canada all blood and blood
products are tested for HIV antibodies
3. infection drug users by sharing needles or syringes with someone already
infected
4. during pregnancy, at birth or through breast feeding, an infected mother can
pall the virus to her child
How you cannot become infected:
1. sitting next to someone 2. touching or shaking hands 3. eating in a
restaurant 4. sharing food, plates, cups or utensils......
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