HIV causes the immune system to break down and is transmitted by which routes?

• A. Blood, semen or body fluids
• B. Airborne droplets
• C. Skin contact
• D. Insect bites

Answer: (A)

HIV is transmitted through contact with body fluids that contain the virus, especially blood, semen, vaginal and rectal fluids, and breast milk. Exposure to these fluids can lead to infection if the virus enters the bloodstream or mucous membranes. This makes the route described as blood, semen, or body fluids the best answer. It is not spread by airborne droplets, casual skin contact, or insect bites, which is why those options aren’t correct. In a salon setting, this underscores the importance of using gloves, proper handling and disposal of sharps, and thorough disinfection of tools and surfaces to prevent exposure.