disease caused by HIV virus what r its causes and prevention
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AIDS is caused by HIV virus .
CAUSES
1) Through blood transfusions , accidental needle sticks or needle sharing .
2) From mother to child : A pregnant woman can transmit virus to her foetus through their shared blood circulation or a nursing mother can pass it to baby through breast's milk .
PREVENTION
1) Disposable syringes and needles should be used for injection .
2) Sexual contact with unknown people should be avoided .
3) Before receiving blood for transfusion , one should ensure that it has been screened for HIV .
CAUSES
1) Through blood transfusions , accidental needle sticks or needle sharing .
2) From mother to child : A pregnant woman can transmit virus to her foetus through their shared blood circulation or a nursing mother can pass it to baby through breast's milk .
PREVENTION
1) Disposable syringes and needles should be used for injection .
2) Sexual contact with unknown people should be avoided .
3) Before receiving blood for transfusion , one should ensure that it has been screened for HIV .
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