How is HIV transmitted?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Sexual contact
- B. Blood
- C. Breast feeding
- D. All of the above
Explanation
HIV is a sexually transmitted disease that spreads to the blood, especially in target cells of the immune system known as T-cells; thus, the virus can also be transmitted through blood transfusions. Since the virus is very small in size, it can also pass from mother to child through breast milk. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
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