Infection Control · single question
In which way does HIV NOT transmit?
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Correct answer: C. Fomites (indirect contact)
HIV does NOT survive on environmental surfaces — transmission via fomites (inanimate objects like doorknobs, surfaces) does NOT occur. HIV requires direct contact with infected body fluids. Transmission routes: sexual contact, blood/blood products, IV drug needles, mother-to-child (perinatal, breastfeeding). Fomite transmission = myth for HIV.
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