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How can HIV be spread according to the passage?
How can HIV be spread according to the passage?
- By sitting next to someone who is infected and coughing or sneezing
- By hugging, kissing, or shaking hands with someone who has the infection
- By sharing utensils, cups, and glasses with an infected person (correct)
- By swimming in pools used by people with HIV/AIDS
What precaution is advised for individuals with cuts or sores on their hands in relation to HIV?
What precaution is advised for individuals with cuts or sores on their hands in relation to HIV?
- Avoid swimming in pools used by people with HIV/AIDS
- Cover the cuts or sores with plasters (band-aids or bandages) (correct)
- Wear gloves at all times
- Wash hands frequently with antiseptic solution
What is NOT a way in which HIV spreads according to the passage?
What is NOT a way in which HIV spreads according to the passage?
- Sharing toilets or shaking hands with an infected person
- Sitting next to someone who is infected and coughing or sneezing (correct)
- Swimming in pools used by people with HIV/AIDS
- Facial kissing, massage, and rubbing each other's bodies
What is a proven method to reduce HIV transmission?
What is a proven method to reduce HIV transmission?
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What is a significant risk factor for contracting HIV?
What is a significant risk factor for contracting HIV?
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What is highly effective in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases?
What is highly effective in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases?
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What can individuals do to protect themselves and others from HIV infection, according to the text?
What can individuals do to protect themselves and others from HIV infection, according to the text?
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What is a preventable disease, according to the text?
What is a preventable disease, according to the text?
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What is important to do if someone is HIV-positive, according to the text?
What is important to do if someone is HIV-positive, according to the text?
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