Myths and Facts About HIV

Medically Reviewed by Shruthi N, MD on October 19, 2024
Written by Rachel Reiff Ellis
Question 1/8

You can get HIV from:

  • Mosquitoes
  • Oral sex
  • Saliva
Question 2/8

It’s OK not to use a condom if both you and your partner are HIV-positive.

  • True
  • False
Question 3/8

If you’re HIV-positive, you should start treatment …

  • When you reach the AIDS stage
  • Once you show symptoms
  • As soon as possible
Question 4/8

You’re most likely to get HIV from unprotected:

  • Oral sex
  • Anal sex
  • Vaginal sex
Question 5/8

Using a condom correctly lowers your HIV risk by:

  • 25%
  • 50%
  • 80%
Question 6/8

Everyone with HIV gets AIDS:

  • True
  • False
Question 7/8

You’re at risk of HIV if you share:

  • A toilet
  • A needle
  • A hug
Question 8/8

If you treat your HIV early in pregnancy, you lower your baby’s HIV risk to:

  • 20%
  • 10%
  • Less than 1%