THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
AIDS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment-for example, cookers-puts people at risk for getting or transmitting HIV and other infections.
Detailed explanation-2: -The risk of transmission from a needlestick involving HIV-containing blood has been estimated at 0.23%, or just over one in 500.
Detailed explanation-3: -10) What is the risk of transmitting HIV through sharing razors with an infected person? Any kind of cut using an unsterilized object, such as a razor or knife, can transmit HIV. Sharing razors is not advisable unless they are fully sterilized after each use.
Detailed explanation-4: -estimated to be less than 0.1%. A small amount of blood on intact skin probably poses no risk at all. There have been no documented cases of HIV transmission due to an exposure involving a small amount of blood on intact skin (a few drops of blood on skin for a short period of time).
Detailed explanation-5: -In the United States, HIV is mainly spread by having sex or sharing syringes and other injection equipment with someone who is infected with HIV. Substance use can contribute to these risks indirectly because alcohol and other drugs can lower people’s inhibitions and make them less likely to use condoms.