Processing of patient specimens and handling of actively growing cultures of microorganisms put 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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Blood splashed onto intact skin is not considered a likely route of infection with most microorganisms because intact skin acts as a barrier against most infectious agents. However, mucous membranes, inhalation of aerosols, and accidental ingestion are all possible routes of infection when handling patient specimens and actively growing cultures of microorganisms.

Processing of Patient Specimens and Handling of Actively Growing Cultures