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What type of cells does HIV harm in the body?
What type of cells does HIV harm in the body?
White blood cells
What is the final stage of infection with HIV?
What is the final stage of infection with HIV?
AIDS
How does HIV spread through sexual contact?
How does HIV spread through sexual contact?
Through unprotected vaginal or anal sex with a person who has HIV
What increases a person's risk of getting HIV?
What increases a person's risk of getting HIV?
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How can HIV be transmitted from mother to baby?
How can HIV be transmitted from mother to baby?
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What is the primary function of the white blood cells that are destroyed by HIV?
What is the primary function of the white blood cells that are destroyed by HIV?
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Why are people with another sexually transmitted disease (STD) at higher risk of getting HIV?
Why are people with another sexually transmitted disease (STD) at higher risk of getting HIV?
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What is a common characteristic among groups that make up a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV?
What is a common characteristic among groups that make up a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV?
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How does sharing drug needles contribute to the spread of HIV?
How does sharing drug needles contribute to the spread of HIV?
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What is the key to preventing the spread of HIV through sexual contact?
What is the key to preventing the spread of HIV through sexual contact?
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