HIV is not transmitted through

Transmission of HIV-infection generally occurs by:

• sexual contact with infected person
• transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
• by sharing infected needles as in the case of intravenous drug abusers
• from infected mother to her child through placenta.

HIV is not transmitted through:

• mosquitoes, ticks, or other insects.
• saliva, tears, or sweat.
• hugging, shaking hands, sharing toilets, sharing dishes, or closed-mouth or “social” kissing with someone who has HIV.
• other sexual activities that do not involve the exchange of body fluids (for example, touching).
• air