AIDS virus is present in urine, tears, saliva, breast milk and vaginal secretions. The virus is transmitted by the infected patient, who comes in contact with the blood of a healthy person. HIV/ AIDS is not transmitted by touch or any physical contact. It spreads through contact with body fluids or blood. HIV is generally transmitted by
- Sexual contact with an infected person.
- Use of contaminated needles or syringes.
- By the transfusion of contaminated or infected blood or blood products.
- From infected mother to her child through the placenta.