Following are the means of transmission of AIDS, EXCEPT:
Correct answer: D. Human immunodeficiency virus
- A. Intimate sexual contact and breastfeeding
- B. Use of common syringes and surgical instruments
- C. Blood transfusion without screening
- D. Human immunodeficiency virus
Explanation
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The virus attacks the immune system and weakens it, making the body susceptible to various infections and diseases. However, the virus itself is not a means of transmission, it is the cause.
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