All of the following are bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT:

Hepatitis C
HIV
Hepatitis B
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

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Correct answer: D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

TB is transmitted via AIRBORNE route (droplet nuclei <5 microns). Hep B, Hep C, HIV = bloodborne. TB requires N95 respirators and airborne isolation precautions.

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