Question

Dominic has contracted HIV. What was MOST likely the cause of this virus?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AHe inhaled droplets from a close friend’s sneeze.%0D%0AHe inhaled droplets from a close friend’s sneeze.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe didn’t thoroughly wash his hands after using the restroom.%0D%0AHe didn’t thoroughly wash his hands after using the restroom.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe shared a dirty needle when injecting drugs with a friend.%0D%0AHe shared a dirty needle when injecting drugs with a friend.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe consumed food that wasn’t cooked to a safe temperature.

Answer 1

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

HIV is transmitted via infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk; sharing needles introduces infected blood directly. It is not spread by sneezing, casual contact/handwashing lapses, or eating undercooked food.