Myth: that you can get HIV from using an infected person’s utensils Truth: one cannot under any circumstances get HIV or AIDS from using the utensils, cloths, sheets or toothbrush of an HIV-positive person. In order to contract the virus there must be an exchange of sexual fluids (i.e. semen or vaginal fluid) or blood […]
You can get HIV through hugging. Wrong! You can only contract the disease if there is an exchange of bodily fluids. If you hug, shake hands, or work with someone who is infected – you won’t get it! You can’t get it through bug bites, animals, drinking water, etc. You can tell if someone is infected. Wrong! […]