Which of the following hepatitis viruses is second most likely (following hepatitis B)to be transmitted occupationally to a dental healthcare worker?

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Little to no risk exists for trAnswermission of HAV,HEV,and non-A-E hepatitis viruses from occupational exposure of dental health care workers to persons infected with these viruses.Risk for trAnswermission of HBV is well recognized,and a lesser risk is present for HCV infection after occupational exposure to infected blood or body fluids containing infected blood.After percutaneous or other sharps injury in health care workers involving exposure to contaminated blood,the risk of contracting HBV infection is reported to range from 6% to 30%.The seroconversion rate for accidental blood exposure to HCV is between 2% and 8%.

Which of the Following Hepatitis Viruses Is Second Most Likely