A patient informs you that he was recently diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, but has yet to develop AIDS. Given this information, which statement is true?
A) Until the patient develops AIDS, he is not infectious
B) Family members should not share the patient's hand towels or utensils
C) The hepatitis B and C vaccines provide the EMT with limited protection from transmission of HIV
D) Gloves and eye protection will be enough protection under most conditions unless body fluids are present
D) Gloves and eye protection will be enough protection under most conditions unless body fluids are present
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