While sex is built into the very definition of an STI, experts caution that it is possible to contract one without getting it ...

The risk of infection following a needlestick injury is very low ... The hepatitis C virus can be spread through sharing contaminated needles, syringes and other equipment to inject drugs, sharing ...

Reuse of needles increases the risk of soft-tissue infections. Sharing injection supplies increases the risk of bloodborne infections such as HIV infection, hepatitis B virus infection ...

“To prevent infection, individuals should avoid unprotected sex, refrain from sharing needles, and ensure their vaccinations are up to date. The hepatitis B vaccine is highly effective and ...

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a viral infection transmitted through the sexual route. Intravenous needle sharing, infected blood transfusions and transmission from mother to child during ...

Mizoram leads India in HIV prevalence at 2.73%, far above the 0.2% national average, with nearly 30,000 cases.

Mizoram's HIV prevalence rate of 2.73% highlights the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and early intervention.

This can occur if people share needles or personal care items such as razors. Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation. It’s a serious condition that needs to be treated ...

At 2.73%, Mizoram reports the highest HIV prevalence rate in India. Read on as we share how does it spread, who is at risk ...