An infection control nurse who has been asked to speak to a group of adolescents regarding HIV informs them that HIV-1 can be transmitted by:
A) Kissing
B) Hugging
C) Holding hands
D) Sexual intercourse
Ans: D
Feedback: HIV-1 is transmitted by way of body fluids that contain HIV-1 or CD4+ T-lymphocytes. These fluids include serum, seminal fluid, vaginal secretions, amniotic fluid, and breast milk.
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