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The potential for transmission of human immunodeficiency virus through human bites

Reviews evidence related to the potential for HIV transmission through human bites. Concludes that while biologically possible, transmission remains unlikely, risk is epidemiologically insignificant and as yet, has not been well documented.

Routes, Risks and Realities of HIV Transmission and Care: Current Scientific Knowledge and Medical Treatment

This factsheet from the Center for HIV & Law Policy, published in 2017, outlines HIV transmission risk (based on “HIV Medicine and Science: Transmission Considerations”).

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Advancing HIV Justice 2: Building momentum in global advocacy against HIV criminalisation

Provides a progress report of achievements and challenges in global advocacy against HIV criminalisation from April 2013 to 30 September 2015.

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Position Statement on HIV Criminalization

States that criminal law is an ineffective and inappropriate tool to prevent HIV exposure and transmission because it dissuades people from accessing diagnostic and treatment services and compromises open and honest communication with nurses. Recommends that nurses advocate for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.