The risk of HIV transmission from infected patients to health care workers is about ___% in cases in which a needlestick or other sharp instrument transmitted blood from patient to health care worker.

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The risk of HIV trAnswermission from infected patients to health care workers is very low,reportedly about 3 of every 1,000 cases (0.3%)in which a needlestick or other sharp instrument trAnswermitted blood from patient to health care worker.In comparison,the risk of infection from a needlestick is 3% for hepatitis C and 30% for hepatitis B.

The Risk of HIV Transmission from Infected Patients to Health