Myths about HIV and AIDS Transmission

HIV has been found in the saliva of people who have HIV. But, it has never been proven that HIV is spread by contact with saliva, such as with kissing. Researchers have also found no proof that HIV is spread through sweat, tears, urine, or feces.

There have been many studies of families of people who have HIV. All have shown very clearly that HIV is not spread through casual contact, such as sharing eating utensils, towels and bedding, swimming pools, telephones, or toilet seats. HIV is not spread by biting insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, or bedbugs.