Processing of patient specimens and handling of actively growing cultures of microorganisms puts an employee at risk of potential contact with the infectious agent through all the following routes except:
A)mucous membranes.
B)blood splashed onto intact skin.
C)inhalation of aerosols.
D)accidental ingestion.

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When working with specimens and culture plates, there is little chance of contracting an infection if blood is splashed onto intact skin.Infection-through the mucous membranes by rubbing eyes with contaminated hands, from inhaling aerosolized microorganisms, or by accidental ingestion-is possible when handling specimens and actively growing culture plates.

Processing of Patient Specimens and Handling of Actively Growing Cultures