Which of the following statements about the transmission of HIV is FALSE?
A)During vaginal intercourse,female-to-male transmission is more likely than male-to-female transmission.
B)The presence of blisters or sores in the genital area increases the risk of HIV transmission.
C)HIV can be transmitted from needles or blades used in acupuncture or tattooing if they are shared.
D)The risk of transfusion-related HIV transmission has decreased dramatically because of worldwide testing of the donor blood supply.

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This statement is false. Male-to-female transmission is actually more likely during vaginal intercourse because semen can stay inside the vagina for a longer period of time, increasing the contact time between the virus and the vaginal walls.

Which of the Following Statements About the Transmission of HIV