Question

There are three bloodborne pathogens to which healthcare workers in the US are most likely to be exposed. Which ones are these? A. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus, and Hepatitis C virus B. Zika, Hepatitis B virus, and Hepatitis C virus C. Ebola, Hepatitis B virus, and Hepatitis C virus D. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus, and Ebola

Answer 1

A

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Answer 2

The answer is A: HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C

Most healthcare workers are exposed to the above in one of the ways below:

1. Needle sticks and other sharps.

2. Contact of mucous membrane and skin exposures.

The estimation of HIV infections alone, from sharps is roughly about 1 in 300 health workers. The chance of becoming infected with HBV from sharps is estimated to be about 6 and 30%. Health workers should be extra cautious and take advantage of the available work practices to prevent exposure to blood or body fluids.