Source: Healthline
It is a myth that HIV gets transmitted via cough, touch and shaking hands. Routine touch or cough does not transmit HIV. The virus can only be transmitted if the skin has ulcerations or abrasions.
It is a myth that every HIV-positive person will die in a few months. With proper treatment, people diagnosed with HIV can live a normal life.
HIV is the infection that causes AIDS. But this doesn’t mean all HIV-positive individuals will develop AIDS. With proper medication, the level of HIV infection can be controlled, preventing AIDS.
It is a myth that children born to HIV-positive women will also be HIV-positive. The risk of transmission of the virus to newborns can be brought down to less than 2% with antiretroviral treatment and C-section.
It is a myth that sharing food, drink, and cooking utensils with an HIV-infected patient increases one's risk of getting HIV. The virus can’t be passed through these activities even if the person preparing the food is HIV positive.