Which everyday contact does NOT transmit HIV?
- A. Sharing needles contaminated with infected blood
- B. Sexual contact with an infected person
- C. Transfusion of infected blood
- D. Sharing a meal with an infected person
Explanation
HIV needs direct access to blood or mucous membranes, so casual contact such as meals, handshakes and sneezing carries no risk. Knowing this is essential both for prevention and for ending the isolation of infected people.
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