Q. With regard to the transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A) The chances of transmission from female to male are twice as likely as from male to female
B) The chances of transmission are more if a person suffers from other sexually transmitted infections
C) An infected mother can transmit the infection to her baby during pregnancy at child birth and by breast feeding
D) The risk of contracting infection from transfusion of infected blood is much higher than an exposure to contaminate needle
Explanation
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has three transmission. (i)Through sexual intercourse (65%). (ii)Transmission through blood transfusion, blood products and contaminated equipments (10%). (iii) Transmission from mother to baby (25%).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.