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Standard XII
Biology
Infectious Diseases
What are the ...
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What are the various ways in which
A
I
D
S
virus
(
H
I
V
)
can be transmitted?
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Solution
A
I
D
S
virus
(
H
I
V
)
can be transmitted in the following ways:
It mainly spreads through unprotected intercourse as it is a sexually transmitted disease.
It also spreads due to the transfusion of blood contaminated with an
A
I
D
S
virus.
It also spreads through the use of infected needles for injections.
It also spreads by the infected mother during pregnancy.
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