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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids) is a std, right?
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Yes: Which does not mean that is the only way it is transmitted. Transmission requires an exchange of body fluids, so needle stick injuries and other types of blood exposures are a risk, and fetuses and newborns are at risk from their infected moms.
Answered 7/7/2012
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Can be: Hiv which causes aids can be transmitted sexually although not always.
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