Question

since aids was first recognized, approximately 79.3 million people in the world have become infected with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), the virus that causes aids. about 31 million people worldwide are living with hiv. which of these situations could result in the transmission of hiv? select all that apply. a person with hiv has vaginal intercourse with a partner without a barrier (condom). a student shares a dorm room with another student who has hiv and a cold. a student gets a body piercing in a parlor where the needles are reused. a child with hiv sits next to another child on the bus.

Explanation:

HIV is transmitted through sexual contact, sharing of infected needles, and from mother - to - child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. Unprotected vaginal intercourse can transmit HIV as it involves exchange of bodily fluids. Using un - sterilized needles for body piercing can also transmit HIV if the needles are contaminated with infected blood. Sharing a dorm towel or sitting next to an infected person does not transmit HIV as it is not spread through casual contact.

Answer:

A. A person with HIV has vaginal intercourse with a partner without a barrier (condom)
C. A student gets a body piercing in a parlor where the needles are reused