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Which of the following is NOT a bloodborne pathogen?

  1. Hepatitis C
  2. Hepatitis B
  3. Tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis)
  4. HIV
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Correct answer: C. Tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis)

HBV, HCV, HIV are bloodborne; TB is airborne.
  • A. HCV is a classic bloodborne pathogen.
  • B. HBV is bloodborne.
  • C. Correct. TB is transmitted by the AIRBORNE (droplet nuclei) route, not bloodborne.
  • D. HIV is bloodborne.

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