The Rate of Seroconversion to HIV After a Needle Stick

question 10

Multiple Choice

The rate of seroconversion to HIV after a needle stick is _____, and the rate after a mucous membrane exposure is _________.

• A)10%, lower
• B)10%, higher
• C)0.3%, lower
• D)0.5%, lower

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