Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

One can become infected with HIV through

  1. Shaking someone's hand, by hugging or "dry" kissing someone

  2. By using the same toilet or drinking from the same glass as an HIV-infected person

  3. By being exposed to coughing or sneezing by an infected person

  4. Caring for nose bleeds, biting, and home health care procedures

  5. Open-mouthed kissing with the infected partner or both of the performers having blood in their mouth due to cuts, open sores, or gum disease
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D,E Correct answer
Explanation

HIV is transmitted through direct contact with infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or breast milk. Casual contact like shaking hands, hugging, sharing toilets, or being near coughing/sneezing cannot transmit HIV. However, activities involving blood contact like caring for nosebleeds or open-mouth kissing when blood is present can transmit the virus.

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