Question

Write a short note on the mode of infection of AIDS.

Give mode of infection of AIDS.

Answer 1

(i) Sexual contact with an infected person.

(ii) Sharing infected needles, syringes, blades or razors (as in drug abuse).

(iii) Transfusion of contaminated blood.

(iv) From an infected mother to the foetus through the placenta.

AIDS does not spread by casual social contact, sharing food, cups or towels, or by insect bites.