Are my risks of contacting AIDS and other blood-borne pathogens higher in developing countries?
Not necessarily. There are some developing countries that have a much higher prevalence of AIDS, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C than in the U.S. This may change the odds of becoming infected for a traveler engaged in risky behavior. You can avoid contracting illnesses by taking the same precautions you would take at home (avoidance of unprotected sexual contact, sharing of needles or other contact with body fluids).
