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HIV is a sexually transmitted disease that spreads to the blood, especially in target cells of the immune system known as T-cells; thus, the virus can also be transmitted through blood transfusions. Since the virus is very small in size, it can also pass from mother to child through breast milk. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

HIV is transmitted by intimate sexual contact.

HIV can be spread through blood during blood transfusion, acupuncture, needles, etc.

HIV can be transmitted from the mother to the baby via breastfeeding.

HIV can be transmitted via the exchange of a variety of body fluids from infected people, such as blood, breast milk, semen, and vaginal secretions.