There is at present no cure for this disease. It is spread from one person to another via blood, semen, and vaginal fluids . Once you become infected, the virus attacks and gradually weakens your body's Immune System which is the defence mechanism against infections which our body is exposed at every minute of our life. Thus this reduced defence system of our body makes it possible for unusual diseases and cancers to take hold in our body. HIV-1 causes most of the infection all over the world.
Drug addicts sharing needles.
Tattoong and body piercing by unsterilized needles. Accidental needle pricks to health workers or doctors. Unsafe Blood or blood products. Born to HIV positive mother . Pregnant female can transmit the virus to the newborn during pregnancy or during delivery or when she feeds her baby breast milk.