How easily is HIV transmitted?

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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.