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AIDS is caused by HIV. Among the followi...

AIDS is caused by HIV. Among the following, which one in 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.

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AIDS is a result of an infection by the human immuno deficiency virus (HIV). Virus of AIDS is transmitted via blood and semen by
- transfusion of infected blood or blood products
- use of contaminated needles and syringes to inject drugs or vaccines
- use of contaminated razors
- use of contaminated needles for boring pinnae
- sexual intercourse with an infected partner without a condom
- from infected mother to child through placenta
- artifical insemination
- organ transplant.
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