The greatest risk factor for contracting HIV infection is ____. 

A. using public toilets
B. drawing blood from an infected person
C. engaging in unprotected sexual activity
D. swimming in polluted water
E. eating undercooked meat


C. engaging in unprotected sexual activity
Engaging in unprotected sexual activity is the greatest risk factor for contracting HIV. The virus can be transmitted through mucous membranes in the vagina, rectum, or mouth.

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a. 17. b. 19. c. 21. d. 23.

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