Since the emergence of HIV/AIDS, there have been significant changes in epidemiologic trends. Members of what group currently have the greatest risk of contracting HIV?
A) Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
B) Recreational drug users
C) Blood transfusion recipients
D) Health care providers
Ans: A
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Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men remain the population most affected by HIV and account for 2% of the population but 61% of the new infections. This exceeds the incidence among drug users, health care workers, and transfusion recipients.
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