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AIDS can be transmitted by [] A) Sexual contactB)Blood transfusionC)Both A and BD)None of the above |
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Answer» :-AIDS can be TRANSMITTED by _____A) SEXUAL contactB) Blood transfusionC) Both A and BD) None of the aboveExplanation ::The causative agent of AIDS [ Acquired Immune DEFICIENCY syndrome ] is HIV [ Human immunodeficiency virus ]. The modes of trasmission are :-Spreads through sexual CONTACT with HIV-infected person.HIV-contaminated blood transfusion.Use of HIV-contaminated syringes or needles for injection.From HIV positive mother to child during pregnancy ( through placenta from mother's blood )More InformationSome more information related to Aids :-AIDS = Acquired Immune deficiency syndromeThe causative agent of AIDS is HIV.Some common symptoms of AIDS are :-Affects immune system of body.Serve weight loss.It may lead to loss of natural defence against the infection.It may develop swollen lymph nodes.Susceptibility of other infections.Low blood platelets. |
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