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Who is at high risk of getting this infection?
Who is at high risk of getting this infection?
- People who require repeated blood transfusions
- People who have multiple sexual partners (correct)
- Children born to an HIV infected mother
- People who have a history of drug addiction
Which group is NOT mentioned as being at high risk?
Which group is NOT mentioned as being at high risk?
- People who require repeated blood transfusions
- People who have received an organ transplant (correct)
- People who have multiple sexual partners
- People who have a history of drug addiction
What is a common mode of transmission for this infection?
What is a common mode of transmission for this infection?
- Consuming contaminated food or water
- Contact with contaminated surfaces
- Sharing needles for drug use (correct)
- Inhaling airborne droplets
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Study Notes
High-Risk Groups
- People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or taking immunosuppressive therapy, are at high risk of getting this infection
- Older adults, especially those in nursing homes or long-term care facilities, are at high risk of getting this infection
- Young children, especially those in daycare centers, are at high risk of getting this infection
- People with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease, are at high risk of getting this infection
Exception
- Healthy adults with no underlying medical conditions are NOT mentioned as being at high risk of getting this infection
Mode of Transmission
- Contaminated food and water is a common mode of transmission for this infection
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