A Needlestick Is an Example of

question 25

Multiple Choice

A needlestick is an example of

• A) indirect contact transmission by fomite.
• B) direct contact.
• C) droplet transmission.
• D) direct biological transmission by vector.
• E) vehicle transmission.

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Definitions:

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