Question
What are the misconceptions about the transmission or acquiring AIDS?

Answer

There are many wrong beliefs and misconceptions about the AIDS. AIDS cannot be acquired by the following activities:
i. Insect bites
ii. Crowded transport
iii. Shaking hands
iv. Sharing towels
v. Coughing and sneezing
vi. Kissing and embracing
vii. Sharing utilities and telephone
viii. Swimmingpools and toilets.

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