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Failing total abstinence as a prevention method, what is another preventive measure that can reduce the risk of HIV transmission?
Washing off your syringe after use with water |
Circumcision |
Assuming your partner is “clean” |
Having sex with only albino women |
The correct answer is option b) Circumcision
HIV is spread by many different ways. The most common causes of HIV transmission are
Assuming your partner is clean and having sex with only albino women cannot prevent the transmission of HIV. Therefore, these options are incorrect.
To reduce the transmission of HIV, one should avoid the use of shared/used needle or syringes. Only washing off your syringe with water cannot prevent the transmission. If finding a new needle is not possible, the syringe should be washed and disinfected properly. It only partially reduces the risk therefore the needle is still unsafe.
After failing of total abstinence, circumcision greatly reduces the risk of heterosexually acquired HIV infection. In men, circumcision removes the main site of entry of HIV due to which the risk of HIV is reduced up to 60%.