How easily is HIV transmitted? from OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, presented by MediaLab

Bloodborne Pathogens: HIV

How easily is HIV transmitted?

After an exposure to HIV by a contaminated needle, the chance of becoming infected is usually less than 1%.
However, exposures from patients with high numbers of viral particles in their blood may be more hazardous.
Because of the extremely serious nature of HIV, we must take every precaution to avoid workplace exposure.

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