Question

Among the following, which one is not a mode of transmission of HIV?

Options

• Shaking hands with infected persons

• Sexual contact with infected persons

• Sharing the infected needles

• Transfusion of contaminated blood

Answer 1

Shaking hands with infected persons

Explanation:

HIV is transmitted through sexual contact with infected persons, sharing infected needles, and transfusion of contaminated blood. It is not transmitted by casual contact such as shaking hands, touching, or saliva. HIV spreads only through body fluids like blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk.