How is AIDS not spread?

* Casual contact. You cannot get HIV from shaking someone's hand, hugging them, or sharing a bathroom.

* Saliva. You cannot get HIV from kissing someone or sharing a drink.

* Sweat. You cannot get HIV from sweating on someone or being in close contact with someone who is sweating.

* Tears. You cannot get HIV from crying or being in contact with someone's tears.

* Feces. You cannot get HIV from coming into contact with someone's feces.

* Urine. You cannot get HIV from coming into contact with someone's urine.

* Blood. You can only get HIV from coming into contact with infected blood. This can happen through:

* Sharing needles or other drug paraphernalia

* Having unprotected sex with someone who is infected with HIV

* Getting a blood transfusion from an infected person

* Getting a needle stick injury from an infected person