Two HIV/AIDS infected patients are brought to the hospital requiring a blood transfusion. Patient A was infected with the HIV/AIDS virus due to a previous blood transfusion and Patient B was infected with the HIV/AIDS virus due to a long-term history of illegal drug use. Unfortunately, there is not enough blood to be distributed to both patients.
Which patient do you think should receive the transfusion?
Provide reasons for your opinion.

Question

Two HIV/AIDS infected patients are brought to the hospital requiring a blood transfusion. Patient A was infected with the HIV/AIDS virus due to a previous blood transfusion and Patient B was infected with the HIV/AIDS virus due to a long-term history of illegal drug use. Unfortunately, there is not enough blood to be distributed to both patients.
Which patient do you think should receive the transfusion?
Provide reasons for your opinion.

confluxepic · Answer

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