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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Why is sharing needles a risk factor for HIV transmission?

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Sexually transmitted infections

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Why is sharing needles a risk factor for HIV transmission?.

  1. A.It spreads saliva
  2. B.It causes skin infections
  3. C.It allows infected blood to enter the bloodstream
  4. D.It spreads airborne viruses

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HIV Transmission

HIV is a virus that can be transmitted between individuals through certain activities involving body fluids.

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    Describe two ways in which HIV can be transmitted between individuals.

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