[Review of Pathogens and Disease]

18. A social implication of HIV would include

A) sexual activity of the population may be reduced because of the fear of contracting AIDS, thus reducing the size of the population.

B) individuals infected with HIV may be discriminated against, finding it hard to earn employment, insurance or find a mate.

C) families become poorer if the infected person is a major wage earner for the family.

D) All of these are social implications of HIV.

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