A Laboratory Technologist Splashed a Blood Specimen onto His Face

question 68

Multiple Choice

A laboratory technologist splashed a blood specimen onto his face, eyes, nose, and mouth.This specimen was from an HIV positive patient.If this blood exposure leads to HIV infection in the technologist, the transmission route is

• A)direct.
• B)fomite.
• C)vehicle.
• D)droplet nuclei.
• E)aerosol.

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