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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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