What does HIV stand for? Is AIDS an infectious disease? List any four modes of spreading AlDS.
CBSE OUTSIDE DELHI - SET 1 2011
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  1. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is the virus responsible for the disease AIDS.
  2. Yes, AIDS is an infectious disease.
  3. The four modes of spreading AIDS are:
  1. Sexual intercourse with an infected person. 
  2. Use of infected needles or syringe. 
  3. Transfusion of blood from an infected person to a healthy person. 
  4. From a infected pregnant mother to the child during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
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