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How is HIV spread?

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Answer

Primarily spread by sexual contact with an infected person or by sharing needles and/or syringes. Babies may become infected before/during birth or through breast-feeding.

Alternate answers seen on other CBTs

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Primarily by sexual contact w/an infected person or sharing needles/syringes Babies may become infected before/during birth or thru breastfeeding

Accidental Puncture By A Sharp Object Contaminated With A Pathogen.

Blood, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk, OPIM if blood is present.

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