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What do think is the risk a person runs
For instances say you were a healthcare profeesional and you had to transfer a HIV and Hep C infected person from a wheelchair to the bed. The person has been using a urinal all day without washing his hands, as well as, scratching himself. You were wearing gloves, but the patient still manged to grab your arm and felt as if he had scratched you. However when looking a your arm you see no areas of reddness, visible cuts, or broken skin on your arm. What is risk of transmission?
HIV is a bloodborne virus and CANNOT be transmitted in the manner you describe!
If you are a HCW....please ask your place of employment to allow you to be re-educated about modes of transmission.
If you are a HCW....please ask your place of employment to allow you to be re-educated about modes of transmission.
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