Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Health and Disease

Question:
Which among the following is a cause of transmission of HIV-infection ?
Options:
Sexual contact with infected person.
From infected mother to her child through placenta.
By sharing infected needles as in the case of intravenous drug abusers.
All of these.
Correct Answer:
All of these.
Explanation:
Transmission of HIV-infection generally occurs by (a) sexual contact with infected person, (b) by transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products, (c) by sharing infected needles as in the case of intravenous drug abusers and (d) from infected mother to her child through placenta.