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Question
What are the various routes by which transmission of human immunodeficiency virus takes place?
Solution
HIV is transmitted generally by:
- Sexual contact with infected person
- Use of contaminated needles or syringes especially in case of intravenous drag abusers
- By transfusion of contaminated/infected blood or blood products From infected mother to her child through placenta.
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