Which of the following is true about HIV and AIDS?
A) In the United States, less than 5 percent of those infected with HIV are teens.
B) It is twice as easy for a female to infect a male with HIV, as for a male to infect a female.
C) The risk for heterosexual spread of AIDS is higher for those teens with more than one partner in the previous 18 months.
D) In the United States, females account for about 15 percent of new cases of HIV among adolescents and young adults.

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The other options are false. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 21 percent of new HIV diagnoses among adolescents (aged 13-19 years) occurred in females in 2017. It is actually easier for males to infect females with HIV during vaginal sex. And while a higher number of sexual partners can increase one's risk of HIV, the statement in option C is too specific and not necessarily true for all individuals.

Which of the Following Is True About HIV and AIDS