Infection with HIV or having AIDS is something that should not be hidden – since then, the infection may spread to many more people. HIV/AIDS-infected people need help and sympathy instead of being shunned by society. Unless society recognises it as a problem to be dealt with in a collective manner – the chances of wider spread of the disease increase manifold. It is a malady that can only be tackled, by the society and medical fraternity acting together, to prevent the spread of the disease.
Which of the following statements regarding the transmission and control of HIV/AIDS are NOT correct? S1: Mass awareness campaigns are crucial as HIV infection often spreads due to conscious behavior patterns and ignorance. S2: Ensuring the use of only disposable needles and syringes is a key step to prevent HIV transmission, especially among intravenous drug abusers. S3: HIV infection can be prevented by avoiding insect vectors such as mosquitoes, as they can transmit the virus during blood feeding. S4: Regular screening of blood and blood products before transfusion is essential to make blood safe from HIV. S5: Promoting safe sexual practices, including the free distribution of condoms, helps control the spread of HIV. S6: People with HIV infection should be isolated from family and society to prevent its wider spread.
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