___ is a bloodborne pathogen.

___ is a bloodborne pathogen.

• A. Hepatitis C
• B. HIV
• C. Hepatitis B
• D. All of these

Answer: (D)

Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood that can be transmitted through exposure to infected blood. HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are classic examples because each can be transmitted via contaminated needles, cuts, or other contact with infected blood. Since every listed virus fits this exposure route, the statement that all of these are bloodborne pathogens is correct. This highlights why occupational safety focuses on preventing blood exposure, using proper sharps handling, and applying protective barriers and procedures to reduce risk.

Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms present in human blood that can be transmitted through exposure to infected blood. HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are classic examples because each can be transmitted via contaminated needles, cuts, or other contact with infected blood. Since every listed virus fits this exposure route, the statement that all of these are bloodborne pathogens is correct. This highlights why occupational safety focuses on preventing blood exposure, using proper sharps handling, and applying protective barriers and procedures to reduce risk.