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Frequently asked question: How can HIV be transmitted?

HIV can be transmitted if one of the following HIV-positive bodily fluids gets into the body of another person:
  • Blood, including menstrual blood
  • Sperm and pre-ejaculate
  • Vaginal fluid

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