Question

AIDS is caused by HIV. Among the following, which one is not a mode of transmission of HIV?

• A. Transfusion of contaminated blood.
• B. Sharing the infected needles.
• C. Shaking hands with infected persons.
• D. Sexual contact with infected persons.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Shaking hands with infected persons.

• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

• HIV weakens your immune system by destroying your T-cells until you are unable to fight off even minor illnesses.

• HIV is spread from the body fluids of an infected person, including blood, breast milk, semen and vaginal fluids.

• It is not spread by kisses, hugs or sharing food.

• It can also spread from a mother to her baby.