Facts about AIDS:MUST READ

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS strips a person of immunity and is an irreservible condition with no known cure. The condition, itself, suffers from opinion- based 'facts' that float around in public opinion offline and, as a result, online. 

Today, to clear out the confusion, we filter the facts about AIDS and separate the myths from the must-know information. If you believe a mosquito bite can spread HIV and that you are insusceptible to HIV then here are 10 facts about AIDS that will change your perspective on HIV and AIDS. 

Facts about AIDS: Faithful sexual partner and condoms equal safe sex 

Condoms are considered 100 percent protection to AIDS, but the truth remains that condoms can tear and can have microscopic holes. This tends to happen if the condoms are not stored properly or they may have passed the expiry date. Tear in the condom can be attributed to strong carnal emotions. 

But yes, condoms and a faithful partner reduce the chances of contracting HIV. 

Facts about AIDS: Oral sex can cause AIDS 

To demystify oral s*x - mouth and tongue touching the genitals. And this can cause the spread of HIV and AIDS if the partners have cuts ore sores in the mouth and the private parts. You can contract HIV through fingering too, especially if you have cuts or sores on your finger. 

But the risks are lower than unprotected s*x; this doesn't give you a free ticket to have oral s*x. The transfer of HIV is like a spy, who can slip through surveillance camera without a glitch. 

Facts about AIDS: You can share your toilet and cutlery with an HIV or AIDS patient

The HIV virus mainly survives within the body, the virus has low chance of surviving externally, outside the body. The HIV virus can only survive on a cell, hence the virus withers away within minutes to an hour depending on the volume of the fluid. 

Shaking hands, sharing toilets and swimming pools should not stop you from interacting or discriminating an HIV or AIDS patient. 

Facts about AIDS: Your child can contract HIV if the mother is pregnant 

The child can contract HIV before or after birth. The virus can be transmitted during breastfeeding too. But there are drugs that can greatly reduce the chances of transferring HIV virus. But the best option recommended is a caesarean section delivery and to avoid breastfeeding. 

Facts about AIDS: You need to use protection even if you and your partner has HIV 

Unprotected sex between two partners who are infected with HIV can result in exposure to other strains of the HIV virus. It is suggested to have protected sex at all times to prevent a deadly strain of the virus. 

Facts about AIDS: Mosquito bite does not cause HIV 

There are some points to remember here: 

- There is not evidence to vouch that mosquitoes can spread HIV 

- The virus does not survive with a mosquito for along time 

- Lastly, insects do not inject the blood into person when they 'bite' 

Facts about AIDS: Cure for HIV 

Antiretroviral drugs can add life to your years and give you a normal life, but it cannot cure you completely of this parasitic virus. The HIV virus has the ability to adapt to the antiretroviral drugs, hence it is consumed with other medication. If you believe you are infected with the HIV virus in the last 72 hours, post-exposure prophylaxis or PEP drug can kill the HIV virus. 

Facts about AIDS: HIV does not discriminate 

Many of us believe we cannot contract HIV. We want to believe that the poorest of the poor are more likely to contract HIV or the rich are likely to contract it. But the fact remains that HIV does not discriminate on your bank balance, colour of your skin or country. The HIV virus will thrive on living human cell no matter your identity. 

Facts about AIDS: You can still spread HIV even if you're getting treatment 

The treatment reduces the virus in your body but the treatment does not kill the virus completely. Hence it is still advised to practice safe sex. It is possible to pass on the HIV virus to your partners and others even if you are getting treatment. 

Facts about AIDS: Having sex with a virgin cures AIDS 

This is myth; it's as good as saying that having ice cream will cure your cold. It is also believed that having sex with a disabled individual can cure HIV and AIDS.

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