How can HIV transmission be prevented?
The best way to avoid HIV infection is to avoid behaviors that would involve exposure to infected body fluids, including unprotected sexual intercourse or sharing needles to inject drugs. If avoiding such behaviors is not possible, numerous health organizations have determined that the use of latex condoms during vaginal, anal or oral intercourse can significantly reduce the risk of HIV transmission; HIV-positive pregnant women can take medications that can reduce the risk of HIV transmission to her child; and injection drug users should not share needles or injection equipment.
