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Human Health And Disease

Question
CBSEENBI12000558

Give full name of human disease caused by HIV  in which body loses its general immunity towards infections. How is this disease transmitted ?

Solution

The immuno deficiency disease caused by HIV is   AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome)

(ii) Modes of Transmission.

(a) Sexual intercourse with the infected person.

(b) Use of contaminated needles and syringes.

(c) Transfusion of contaminated blood.

(d) From infected mother to the child through placenta.