HIV does not survive long outside the human body (such as on surfaces), and it cannot reproduce outside a human host. It is not transmitted By mosquitoes, ticks, or other insects. Through saliva, tears, or sweat. By hugging, shaking hands, sharing toilets, sharing dishes, or closed-mouth or “social” kissing with someone who has HIV. Through other sexual activities that don’t involve the exchange of body fluids (for example, touching). Through the air.