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In the context of HIV transmission, which of the following represents the correct risk hierarchy from highest to lowest transmission probability per exposure?

Answer: Blood transfusion > needle sharing > mother to child > sexual intercourse.

  • A Blood transfusion > sexual intercourse > mother to child > needle sharing
  • B Sexual intercourse > blood transfusion > needle sharing > mother to child
  • C Blood transfusion > needle sharing > mother to child > sexual intercourse
  • D Mother to child > blood transfusion > sexual intercourse > needle sharing

Correct answer: C. Blood transfusion > needle sharing > mother to child > sexual intercourse

Explanation: HIV transmission probability per exposure: blood transfusion (90-95%) is highest, followed by needle sharing (0.67%), then mother-to-child transmission (15-45%), and sexual intercourse (0.1-1% depending on type).

Contraceptive Methods by CategoryNaturalabstinence,withdrawalBarriercondom (alsoblocks STIs)IUDCuT, LippesloopHormonalpills, injectables,implantsSurgicalvasectomy,tubectomyEffectiveness and permanence generally increase left→right; only barrier methods stop STI transmission

Contraceptive methods span a spectrum from temporary/natural to permanent/surgical; condoms stand out as the only method offering STI protection alongside contraception.

Concept context

Understand reproductive health, family planning, contraception methods, STIs, population control, and assisted reproductive technologies.

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