The nurse is researching the incidence of HIV transmission in the United States. Which of the following is the fastest growing group of persons living with HIV?
A) Infants born to infected mothers
B) Males having unprotected sex with males
C) People engaging in high-risk heterosexual contact
D) Users of contaminated needles
B
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Males who have unprotected sex with males is the largest growth group, followed by high-risk heterosexual contact and use of contaminated needles.
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