Dominic has contracted HIV. What was MOST likely the cause of this virus?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

He inhaled droplets from a close friend’s sneeze.
He inhaled droplets from a close friend’s sneeze.

He didn’t thoroughly wash his hands after using the restroom.
He didn’t thoroughly wash his hands after using the restroom.

He shared a dirty needle when injecting drugs with a friend.
He shared a dirty needle when injecting drugs with a friend.

He consumed food that wasn’t cooked to a safe temperature

Answer 1

The most likely cause of Dominic contracting HIV is:

He shared a dirty needle when injecting drugs with a friend.

HIV is primarily transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child, and sharing needles is a well-known risk factor for HIV transmission.