Question

a blood - borne disease is an infection in the blood that may be caused by which of the following? check all that apply. bacteria fungus hiv viruses

Explanation:

Blood - borne diseases can be caused by various pathogens. Bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause infections (e.g., sepsis in some cases). Fungi can also lead to blood - borne infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals. HIV is a virus that is transmitted through blood (among other routes) and causes a blood - borne infection. Viruses in general (not just HIV) can be blood - borne, for example, hepatitis viruses which are transmitted through blood and infect the body.

Answer:

bacteria, fungus, HIV, viruses