Question

Consider the following statements.
AIDS is transmitted
1. By sexual intercourse.
2. By blood transfusion.
3. By mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects.
4. Across placenta.

• A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
• C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

1, 2 and 4 are correct

Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a human retrovirus that infects lymphocytes and causes AIDS. It spreads through body fluid by sexual intercourse, blood transfusion and through the placenta. Thus, the correct answer is option B.