BUSTING SOME COMMON MYTHS ABOUT HIV & AIDS

MYTH: HIV only affects particular groups of people. FACT: Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, anyone can contract HIV.

MYTH: An individual's look is always a reliable indicator of HIV status. FACT: Considering that many HIV-positive individuals seem healthy, routine testing is crucial.

MYTH: HIV means there is no hope and a life sentence. FACT: People with HIV are capable of leading happy lives if they receive early detection, appropriate care, and support.

MYTH: HIV can spread through infrequent interactions. FACT: HIV cannot be transmitted by commonplace actions such as handshakes, hugs, or sharing cutlery.

MYTH: HIV infection only affects promiscuous people. FACT: No matter how they are in a relationship, anyone who shares needles or has unprotected sex is at risk.

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