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Which body fluid is NOT considered infectious for HIV?
Which body fluid is NOT considered infectious for HIV?
- CSF
- Vaginal secretions
- Blood
- Saliva (correct)
What is the average risk of HIV transmission to health workers through percutaneous exposure to contaminated needles?
What is the average risk of HIV transmission to health workers through percutaneous exposure to contaminated needles?
- 0.5%
- 0.3% (correct)
- 1%
- 0.09%
Which enzyme unique to HIV converts genomic RNA into DNA?
Which enzyme unique to HIV converts genomic RNA into DNA?
- DNA polymerase
- RNA polymerase
- Reverse transcriptase (correct)
- Ligase
What is the most common mode of HIV transmission worldwide?
What is the most common mode of HIV transmission worldwide?
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Which family does HIV belong to?
Which family does HIV belong to?
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Which enzyme is unique to HIV and converts genomic RNA into DNA?
Which enzyme is unique to HIV and converts genomic RNA into DNA?
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What is the primary mode of HIV transmission through intimate sexual contact?
What is the primary mode of HIV transmission through intimate sexual contact?
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Which body fluid is considered potentially infectious for HIV transmission?
Which body fluid is considered potentially infectious for HIV transmission?
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What is the approximate average risk of HIV transmission to health workers through percutaneous exposure to contaminated needles?
What is the approximate average risk of HIV transmission to health workers through percutaneous exposure to contaminated needles?
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Which family does HIV belong to?
Which family does HIV belong to?
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