[Preventive measures against HIV infection].

The principle form of AIDS transmission are well known: sexually, blood and blood products, vertical transmission and in order to prevent HIV infections one must avoid these modes of transmission. Much has done to make more secure blood and blood products used for transfusions. It is furthermore, advised to those who must utilize intravenous drugs to employ the use of disposable syringes and more precisely, not to use the syringes of other persons. It is far more difficult to advise regarding the prevention of transmission of the virus through sexual contact, or to attempt to modify the sexual habits of certain categories of persons. Clearly, women with HIV infections should avoid pregnancy. Particular precautionary measures must be taken by those assisting patients with AIDS or HIV infections, thus avoiding infecting themselves and other patients.