How is AIDS transmitted?

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is primarily transmitted through bodily fluids, which is why this response is accurate. The transmission occurs when infected bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk, enter another person's bloodstream. This can happen through various routes, including unprotected sexual contact, sharing needles, or from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.

Understanding this mode of transmission is crucial in preventing the spread of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Awareness about bodily fluid transmission enables individuals to adopt safer practices, such as using condoms and ensuring that needles are sterile, thereby reducing the risk of infection.

Contaminated food, air droplets, and direct skin contact are not recognized routes for the transmission of HIV. Contaminated food does not facilitate the entry of the virus into the body, while HIV is not airborne and does not survive long outside the human body, making it unlikely to transmit through casual contact. Therefore, the emphasis on bodily fluids as the primary means of transmission is vital for education and preventive measures surrounding HIV/AIDS.