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Which of the following can spread AIDS?

A
Mosquito bites
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Transfusion of infected blood
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Hugging an infected person
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Eating food with infected person
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Solution

The correct option is B Transfusion of infected blood
AIDS is caused by HIV virus. It can spread through various means like:
i. Sexual contact with an infected person.
ii. Transfusion of contaminated blood.
iii. From a pregnant mother to her child during birth or breastfeeding.

It does not spread by:
i. Touching, kissing and socialising with the infected person.
ii. Eating meals with an infected person.
iii. Mosquito bites.

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