Is there any other means of preventing HIV transmission besides using a condom
Condoms are a highly effective way to prevent HIV transmission. No method is 100% effective in preventing transmission of HIV. The best is to adopt a combination of methods. The HIV positive person should take medication (ART) to control the virus in their body. If taken regularly, ART can reduce the viral load in the blood to negligible amounts. Condoms, when used in addition to ART, provide the best defence against sexual transmission of HIV. HIV can also be transmitted through other means. One should also take care not to share sharp instruments such as needles, razors etc.
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