A Patient in Your Clinic Has Tested Positive for Syphilis

Multiple Choice

A patient in your clinic has tested positive for syphilis, and following his visit, you must prepare the room for future use. To avoid spreading this organism to other patients, the best approach is to_______.

A) clean all surfaces with a common disinfectant
B) contact the CDC for guidance on proper cleaning
C) lock the room and post a sign that it must be professionally decontaminated
D) discard all linens and instruments in biohazard containers