Question

5 bloodborne pathogens can be which of the following types of microorganisms?
o a. viral or bacterial
o b. bacterial or fungal
o c. viral or fungal
o d. viral, bacterial, or fungal

Explanation:

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease and are present in human blood. Viruses (e.g., HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses), bacteria (e.g., syphilis bacteria), and fungi (though less common compared to viruses and bacteria in typical bloodborne pathogen contexts in some common discussions, but in a general sense of what can be bloodborne) can all potentially be bloodborne pathogens.

Answer:

D. Viral, bacterial, or fungal