- 41. Are lesbians or other women who have sex with women at risk for HIV?
- (HIV Transmission)
- Female-to-female transmission of HIV appears to be a rare occurrence. However, there are case reports of female-to-female transmission of HIV. The well-documented risk of female-to-male transmission ...
- 42. Have people been infected with HIV from being stuck by needles in non-health care settings?
- (HIV Transmission)
- No. While it is possible to get infected with HIV if you are stuck with a needle that is contaminated with HIV, there are no documented cases of transmission outside of a health-care setting. CDC has ...
- 43. Are patients in a health care setting at risk of getting HIV?
- (HIV Transmission)
- Although HIV transmission is possible in health care settings, it is extremely rare. Medical experts emphasize that the careful practice of infection control procedures, including universal precautions ...
- 44. Are health care workers at risk of getting HIV on the job?
- (HIV Transmission)
- The risk of health care workers being exposed to HIV on the job is very low, especially if they carefully follow universal precautions (i.e., using protective practices and personal protective equipment ...
- 45. Is there a connection between HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases?
- (HIV Transmission)
- Yes. Having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can increase a person's risk of becoming infected with HIV, whether the STD causes open sores or breaks in the skin (e.g., syphilis, herpes, chancroid) ...
- 46. Can I get HIV from injecting drugs?
- (HIV Transmission)
- Yes. At the start of every intravenous injection, blood is introduced into the needle and syringe. HIV can be found in the blood of a person infected with the virus. The reuse of a blood-contaminated needle ...
- 47. How can I prevent HIV transmission when using sex toys?
- (HIV Transmission)
- If you choose to share sex toys with your partner, such as dildos or vibrators, each partner should use a new condom on the sex toy; and be sure to clean sex toys between each use.
- 48. Can I get HIV from oral sex?
- (HIV Transmission)
- Yes, it is possible for either partner to become infected with HIV through performing or receiving oral sex, though it is a less common mode of transmission than other sexual behaviors (anal and vaginal ...
- 49. Can I get HIV from vaginal sex?
- (HIV Transmission)
- Yes, it is possible for either partner to become infected with HIV through vaginal sex* (intercourse). In fact, it is the most common way the virus is transmitted in much of the world. HIV can be found ...
- 50. Can I get HIV from anal sex?
- (HIV Transmission)
- Yes. In fact, unprotected (without a condom) anal sex (intercourse) is considered to be very risky behavior. It is possible for either sex partner to become infected with HIV during anal sex. HIV can ...
- 51. Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control & Prevention
- (Directory/City Hospital)
- Shanghai CDC focus on: Research; condom promotion; training; health education; surveillance and management of HIV and AIDS; trials of Chinese herbal treatments. ...
- 52. The Center of Disease Prevention and Control of Pudong
- (Directory/City Hospital)
- ... of the measurement certification, with 9 categories 324 parameters of the inspection and testing capabilities. The center is also the HIV screening laboratory in Shanghai, the National Iodine Deficiency ...
- 53. Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center (Honghou)
- (Directory/City Hospital)
- ... Center is the National HIV & AIDS Clinical Training Unit for "Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention". ...
- 54. Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center
- (Directory/City Hospital)
- ... Health Clinical Center is the National HIV & AIDS Clinical Training Unit for "Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention". ...
