HIV does not survive long outside the human body (such as on surfaces), and it cannot reproduce outside a human host. It is not spread by
- Mosquitoes, ticks, or other insects.
- Saliva, tears, or sweat that is not mixed with the blood of an HIV-positive person.
- Hugging, shaking hands, sharing toilets, sharing dishes, or closed-mouth or “social” kissing with someone who is HIV-positive.
- Other sexual activities that don’t involve the exchange of body fluids (for example, touching).
Learn more about how to protect yourself and get information tailored to meet your needs from CDC’s HIV Risk Reduction Tool (BETA).
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