Question

The common means of transmission of AIDS is

• A. Sexual intercourse
• B. Blood transfusion
• C. Placental transfer
• D. All of the above
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

AIDS is a viral disease caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The common means of transmission of AIDS are:
(i) Infected blood transfusion
(ii) Sexual intercourse with an infected partner without any physical barrier like condom
(iii) From infected mother to child through placenta
(iv) Use of contaminated needles, razors and syringes
(v) Artificial insemination
(vi) Organ transplantation