Epidemiological studies of AIDS in Africa have confirmed that ________ transmission of the virus is the norm in that region.
A) fomite
B) indirect
C) heterosexual
D) homosexual

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Epidemiological studies have shown that heterosexual transmission is the primary mode of transmission of HIV in many African countries. This is in contrast to the predominantly homosexual transmission seen in some other parts of the world. Fomite and indirect transmission are unlikely to be significant routes of HIV transmission in any part of the world.

Epidemiological Studies of AIDS in Africa Have Confirmed That ________