Question
Ten months ago, Darrel suspected that he was exposed to a bloodborne pathogen when he and an infected co-worker were involved in a workplace accident. Lately, Darrel has been experiencing fevers, jaundice, nausea, and abdominal pain. What common bloodborne pathogen was Darrel MOST likely infected with? (1 point) Responses Malaria Malaria Hepatitis B Hepatitis B HIV HIV Hepatitis C
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Based on the symptoms you described—fevers, jaundice, nausea, and abdominal pain—Darrel is most likely infected with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. Both of these infections can present with similar symptoms.
However, given that Darrel experienced exposure to a bloodborne pathogen through a workplace accident and considering the commonality of these infections in such scenarios, **Hepatitis B** is the most likely initial suspect. While Hepatitis C is also a bloodborne pathogen, Hepatitis B is generally more prevalent and associated with workplace exposures.
Therefore, the most likely infection is **Hepatitis B**.
However, given that Darrel experienced exposure to a bloodborne pathogen through a workplace accident and considering the commonality of these infections in such scenarios, **Hepatitis B** is the most likely initial suspect. While Hepatitis C is also a bloodborne pathogen, Hepatitis B is generally more prevalent and associated with workplace exposures.
Therefore, the most likely infection is **Hepatitis B**.