The most common route of infection of laboratory workers with hepatitis B virus (HBV)and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)is:
A) Mucous membranes
B) Inhalation
C) Ingestion
D) Needlestick

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HBV and HIV are blood-borne pathogens that are transmitted through exposure to blood and body fluids.Although infection through the mucous membranes has occurred,the most common route of infection of health care workers is through needlesticks where the organisms are introduced into the bloodstream.

The Most Common Route of Infection of Laboratory Workers with Hepatitis