Statistics demonstrate the most frequent infectious diseases in the United States. Which of the following is true concerning infections in the United States?
A. HIV is the most fatal of the infectious diseases in the United States.
B. Of the top 10 infectious diseases, 5 are STDs.
C. Most infections are actually not easily spread except by direct contact.
D. More men than women are infected and typically are unaware of their infection.
ANS: B
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