All of the following infections may be transmitted be dental instruments except____________?
Correct answer: D. Hepatitis E
- A. HIV
- B. Hepatitis C
- C. Hepatitis B
- D. Hepatitis E
Explanation
Dental instruments contaminated with blood can transmit HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Hepatitis E is mainly spread by the faecal-oral route and is not a usual bloodborne risk from dental instruments.
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