IS AIDS IS A COMMUINCABLE DISEASE? WHAT ARE THE DISEASES THAT CAN BE SPREAD THROUGH PHYSICAL CONTACT?

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Hi Anurag,

AIDS or Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome is a viral disease, caused by the deadly virus (HIV).
AIDS can be transmitted by sharing contaminated needles while injecting drugs.
AIDS can be transmitted by having sexual contact with an infected person.
AIDS can also be transmitted from an infected mother to the child through pregnancy or breast feeding.
Hope this answers your question,
Best wishes!!

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