Question 13
Microorganisms and HealthThe most common means of transmitting the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is
- A.from mother to child
- B.through blood transfusion
- C.through sexual intercourse
- 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.