HBV and HIV may be directly transmitted in the occupational setting by:
A) accidental puncture with infected needle or other sharps.
B) contamination of skin that has abrasions or open lesions.
C) splashing of blood into the eye.
D) all of the above.

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All of the above options are potential modes of direct transmission of HBV and HIV in the occupational setting. Accidental puncture with an infected needle or other sharps is a well-known high-risk mode of transmission. Contamination of skin with abrasions or open lesions can also lead to infection. Finally, splashing of blood into the eye can result in transmission of these viruses. It is important for healthcare workers to take proper precautions to reduce the risk of these types of occupational exposures.

HBV and HIV May Be Directly Transmitted in the Occupational