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HIV Am I at risk?

Some behavior is more risky than others. It is important to recognize that risk factors are not the direct cause of disease. HIV affects people at every point on the risk spectrum and many people who are most "at risk" for HIV infection never become infected. Understanding HIV risk factors can help you better evaluate your own risk.

Some of the most common behavioral risk factors include:

High Risk
  • Having unprotected anal or vaginal sex with an HIV-infected person or with a person whose HIV status is unknown transparent gif
  • Having multiple sexual partners
  • Having sex with sex workers
  • Having sex with IV drug users
  • Sharing syringes or needles
  • Using nonsterile needles for piercing or tattooing
  • Low Risk
  • Having vaginal or anal sex with a condom
  • Oral sex
  • Other factors that may put one at risk for HIV infection include
  • Another sexually transmitted disease (STD) such as herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, or hepatitis
  • Having been the victim of sexual assault
  • Having sex while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Having a mother who had HIV when you were born


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