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What increases my chance of catching the hiv virus?
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CDC HIV Risk Factors: In general, behaviors that increase risk for HIV include: -Having sex with an infected partner+repetitively -Engaging in injection drug use, prostitution, -STDs -Gay/transgender men who have sex with men- anal sex is extremely dangerous and should be avoided For a complete explanation of risk factors see: https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/who-is-at-risk-for-hiv/
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