How is the HIV virus 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 trageting 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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