The Most Common Route of Accidental AIDS Transmission to Health-

question 11

Multiple Choice

The most common route of accidental AIDS transmission to health- care workers is

• A) Environmental surface contact.
• B) Mouth to mouth.
• C) Fecal- oral.
• D) Aerosol.
• E) Needlestick.

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Methadone

A medication used in the treatment of opioid dependency and as analgesia in chronic pain management.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical or psychological symptoms that occur after reducing or stopping the intake of a substance that one is addicted to.

HIV/AIDS

A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Placenta

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