HIV/Aids

Transmission of HIV
HIV can be transmitted in three ways.

Transmitting HIV through contaminated blood
Did you know that HIV can be transmitted by unsterile or dirty instruments used for circumcision? There are many other ways that HIV is transmitted though contaminated blood.

Aids 101
It’s been with us for a quarter-century; you’d think we’d have a reasonably good grasp of how HIV/Aids works by now. But we could all do with a brush-up on the fundamentals.

HIV transmission myths
You won't get HIV/Aids if you sleep with a fat woman, but you can get it from hugging and mosquitoes. Preposterous and dangerous myths like these unfortunately abound.

HIV/Aids in numbers
An estimated 34 million people worldwide had HIV in 2010. Our world map depicts how HIV/Aids affects nations across the world.

Transmission through sexual acts
There are many sexual acts during which HIV can be transmitted and just as many myths surrounding who can and who can't get Aids.

Mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV is one of the major causes of HIV infection in children.

HIV: how high is your risk?
Use this table to check the risks.

Professionals: safety first
Professionals working in high exposure environments need to ensure they are aware of the transmission methods of the disease and take appropriate preventative measures.

How HIV is transmitted
We all have some knowledge of how HIV is transmitted, but what are the facts? Dr Avron Urison breaks down the detailed facts.