One of the major routes of HIV transmission is through bodily fluids shared during sexual intercourse, specifically semen.
The seminal fluid of an infected man contains HIV viral particles. In addition, some studies indicate that sperm also contain viral particles attached to their membranes.
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By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Esther Marbán Bermejo M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 12/01/2022