JAMB Biology 2002 Question 13

Question 13

Microorganisms and Health

The most common means of transmitting the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is

  1. A.from mother to child
  2. B.through blood transfusion
  3. C.through sexual intercourse
  4. D.through the sharing of needles
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (through sexual intercourse)

Explanation

HIV, which causes AIDS, can spread in all these ways, but most infections come from unprotected sexual intercourse.