Health Tips : Understanding HIV

HIV is mainly spread through body fluids like blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal fluids, not through casual contact like kissing or sharing food. Transmission occurs via unprotected sex, sharing needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. Early symptoms resemble the flu, but testing is the only way to diagnose HIV. There's no cure, but antiretroviral therapy (ART) can manage the virus effectively, allowing people to live long, healthy lives and significantly reducing transmission risk. Preventative measures include using condoms, regular testing, and sterile needles for drug use. Living with HIV requires continuous medical care and lifestyle adjustments, with mental health support and access to healthcare being crucial. STAY HEALTHY, STAY SAFE !