The virus can be transmitted any time body fluids are exchanged. The disease is most commonly transmitted through vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected partner or by sharing contaminated needles and syringes used for injecting drugs.
Pregnant women can also transmit the disease to their babies during pregnancy or delivery.
Abstain from sex or only have sex within a safe relationship. It is also important to remember that even the best intentions can become clouded when under the influence of drugs or alcohol . This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.