Dr by S.M.Akerkar

During shaving, minor cuts are likely to occur. Many are very small, even invisible to naked eye. If a blade is used on an infected person some amount of blood remains on the blade. If the same blade is used for a healthy person then HIV in the blood can gain entry in the healthy person. However HIV does not survive outside the body for a long time. Hence risk is low. Shared blades increase the risk of contracting other diseases like hepatitis which can survive for a much longer time outside the body.

It is always advisable not to share shaving blades.

Do tattooing & pricking ears help to spread transmission of HIV ?--

As with the shaving blades, the risk of HI transmission by tattooing needles is low. However it is always advisable to use sterilize needles as the risk of transmission of hepatitis B is high.

What is the chance of transmission of HIV from mother to the newborn ?--

The chance of transmission of HIV from mother to newborn during pregnancy & delivery is about 30%

The risk of acquiring HIV through breast milk is 14-- 29 %

Can mosquitoes transmit HIV infection ?-

NO. Mosquito bites have not been shown to transmit HIV.

Can birth control pills prevent HIV transmission ?--

NO.

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