Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Many Health

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why many health care providers are more afraid of getting hepatitis B than HIV?

• A) Everyone would assume the person infected with hepatitis B is a drug user.
• B) Having HBV would mean no further employment in health care.
• C) The fatality rate is higher and occurs sooner with HBV.
• D) There is no treatment for HBV, which can be a very serious illness.

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