Of the following modes of HIV transmission, which is the least common mode and rare in many countries?

A. needle sharing among IV drug users
B. vaginal/rectal intercourse with an infected person
C. oral-genital contact with an infected person
D. transfusions of infected blood
E. babies born to HIV-infected women


Answer: D

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