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AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The transmission of HIV infection generally occurs through

A. Eating contaminated food and water

B. Transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products

C. Inhaling polluted air

D. Shaking hand with infected person

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The transmission of HIV requires contact with a body fluid that contains the virus or cells infected with the virus. HIV can appear in nearly any body fluid, but transmission occurs mainly through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.

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