Orphans and Vulnerable Children - CRIN

How is HIV transmitted?

Handout 2 - Module 1 Topic 1

Having unprotected sex

(sex without a condom) with

an infected person

HIV IStransmitted by:

Coming into contact with infected

blood

Skin piercing or other practices

where exchange of blood is likely

(through infected needles or razors)

A mother infecting her unborn

baby, either during pregnancy or

at delivery, or while breastfeeding

Mosquito bites Sharing cups, plates and

utensils

Living with a relative who has

HIV or AIDS

HIV IS NOTtransmitted by:

Shaking hands or touching an

infected person





(^296) Appendix 1, Handouts Guide to Mobilising and Strengthening Community-Led Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children