Should I be concerned living with a person who has HIV?

Question

I live with my parents. My dad is a drug addict. And my mom is sexually active with him. He looks terrible. I’m just assuming he has HIV. But what are the chances I’ll get it too? I know you need to “share needles” or have sexual intercourse to get it transmitted but that seems very broad? I’m pretty careful. But...

Answer 1

Maybe find out if he actually has HIV first? Concerns over unknown are counterproductive. Just use common sense.

Answer 2

Transmission requires direct contact with biological fluids (sexual fluids, saliva, blood, etc). Even in a hospital situation, the staff don't need to take any extraordinary precautions when dealing with an HIV patient, so you should be fine.

Answer 3

you should probably find somewhere else to live regardless

Answer 4

DRUG ADDICTS LOOK TERRIBLE.
That does not mean he has HIV.