Question

AIDS is a fatal disease caused by HIV, a virus that attacks and destroys the human immune system. Which of the following activities is a risk factor for transmitting HIV? (SC.912.L.14.52) * 1 point sharing needles shaking hands or kissing being bitten by mosquitoes and ticks coming in contact with infected toilet seats

Answer 1

The activity that is a risk factor for transmitting HIV is **sharing needles**. This is because sharing needles can expose individuals to infected blood, which is a primary mode of HIV transmission. The other activities listed, such as shaking hands, kissing, being bitten by mosquitoes or ticks, and coming into contact with infected toilet seats, do not pose a risk for transmitting HIV.