American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Practice Test

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Which of the following is not a method of transmission for HIV?

Coming in contact with the saliva of a person with HIV
Accidental needle stick with a needle previously used to inject an HIV patient
Through the breast milk of someone with HIV
An open sore coming into contact with the blood of someone with HIV

The correct answer is: Coming in contact with the saliva of a person with HIV

Saliva is not considered a significant mode of transmission for HIV, which is why the first option is the correct choice. Although HIV can be present in saliva, the concentration is typically very low, and transmission through saliva is extremely rare. Most transmission occurs through blood, sexual fluids, breast milk, and other body fluids that contain a higher viral load. In contrast, the other options describe methods through which HIV can usually be transmitted. Accidental needle sticks with contaminated needles can introduce the virus directly into the bloodstream, significantly increasing the risk of infection. Similarly, the breast milk of an HIV-positive person can carry the virus, posing a risk to infants who are breastfeeding. Lastly, contact between an open sore and the blood of someone who is HIV-positive can result in transmission due to the direct transfusion of infectious blood into the bloodstream through the wound. Understanding these transmission routes is crucial for anyone working in healthcare or massage therapy, as it helps inform practices around safety and infection control.