The Most Likely Means of Contracting Hepatitis B in the Health

question 4

Multiple Choice

The most likely means of contracting hepatitis B in the health care setting is through

• A) Contaminated food and water
• B) Needlesticks and blood splashes
• C) Handling contaminated equipment
• D) Touching a patient infected with hepatitis B

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