It has already claimed over 20 million lives and another 39 million people worldwide are estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS.
	Thus, a person infected with HIV may look and feel healthy for many years, but he or she can still transmit the virus to someone else, which is why it is very important for individuals to get tested.
	semen (and pre-ejaculate fluid) vaginal secretion blood breast milk
	Sexual intercourse is the major route of transmission of HIV. Sexual transmission can be prevented by abstinence and practicing mutual monogamy with an uninfected partner. The spread of HIV can be significantly reduced by correct use of latex condoms from start to finish.
	Examples include: having unprotected sex with someone infected with HIV; sharing needles to inject drugs, for body piercing, or for tattooing with someone infected with HIV; and from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy or delivery, or in infancy through breast-feeding.
	Blood for transfusion is tested for HIV infection and discarded if contaminated. Needles, syringes, and other skin-piercing instruments should be sterilized or discarded after each use and should never be shared.
	donating blood mosquito bites and other bug bites sharing cups and utensils hugging, touching, or dry kissing a person with HIV sharing telephones, computers, or coffee pots going to any public place with HIV infected people (pools, movies, etc.) drinking fountains or toilet seats