Asked by savion davis on Jun 03, 2024
Verified
Briefly explain the routes of transmission of HIV.
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) if not treated.
Transmission
The process by which something is conveyed or carried from one place to another, often used in the context of diseases, mechanical power, or information.
- Acquire knowledge about the complex nature of how HIV is transmitted and the strategies to prevent it.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
HIV,the virus that causes AIDS,can spread from person to person in a variety of ways.It can spread through sexual contact and activity,especially during unprotected sex,and a person who already has other STIs is at increased risk.HIV can also be spread through the sharing of needles and other equipment in intravenous-drug use,and it can be transmitted by an infected mother to a child during pregnancy,birth,or breast-feeding.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the complex nature of how HIV is transmitted and the strategies to prevent it.