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How is HIV transmitted

How is HIV transmitted? What is the disease caused through this virus?

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HIV (or human immunodeficiency virus) is supposed to be transmitted through the blood, semen, maternal milk and vaginal secretions. HIV is the virus which causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), a disease classified by the destruction of cells of the immune system making body susceptible to various opportunistic and harsh diseases.

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