The major route of HIV transmission is through blood. For this reason, any wound can be a point of entry for the virus after coming into contact with the blood of a person infected with the virus.
For example, using needles or sharing razor blades can be a reason for getting HIV through wounds or mucous membranes. Similarly, the use of unsterilised sharps between several people getting tattoos or earrings could also lead to HIV contamination.
Read the full article on: Where is HIV transmitted, and are HIV and AIDS the same? ( 76).
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