AIDS results from the transmission of ________ from an infected sexual partner.

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AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can be transmitted through sexual contact with an infected partner. STIs (sexually transmitted infections) and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are terms used interchangeably to refer to a variety of infections that can be spread through sexual contact, but not all STIs/STDs lead to AIDS. HPV (human papillomavirus) is also a viral infection transmitted through sexual contact, but it does not lead to AIDS.

AIDS Results from the Transmission of ________ from an Infected