Multiple choice

Which of the following is an HIV-related myth?

  1. HIV cannot be transmitted through mosquito bites.

  2. One can get HIV even after using birth control methods like diaphragms, cervical caps, sponges, spermicides, DepoProvera, Norplant, or the Pill.

  3. HIV can spread through body fluids like sweat and tears.

  4. There is a risk for HIV even in oral sex.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

It is a myth. Contact with sweat or tears has never been shown to result in transmission of HIV.

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