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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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All the following statements regarding transmission of HIV are true EXCEPT:
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The correct answer is  Ans) b (Associated STD's will not influence the transmission)Ref Park 20th edp 301"The size of the risk is affected by a number of factors, including the presence of STD, the sex and age of uninfected partner, the type of sexual act, the stage of illness of the uninfected partner and the virulence of the HIV strain"So associated presence of STDs will influence the rate of transmission of HIV.A11 other options are true regarding HIV.