Question

the following are blood borne pathogens:

all of the above
salmonella
human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)
e. coli

Explanation:

Define bloodborne pathogens

Using the Bloodborne Pathogens knowledge point
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans.

Analyze the options

Using the Infectious Diseases knowledge point

• Salmonella: A bacterium primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water (foodborne), causing gastrointestinal illness.
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): A virus transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids, directly classified as a bloodborne pathogen.
• E. coli: A bacterium typically transmitted through contaminated food or water, causing intestinal infections.

Select the correct option

Since only HIV is transmitted through blood, "All of the above" is incorrect, and HIV is the correct choice.

Answer:

• (A) All of the above
• (B) Salmonella
• (C) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (Correct answer)
• (D) E. coli