Which of the following diseases is the most serious and presents a high risk to dental personnel since dental treatment brings them into contact with saliva and blood?

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Hepatitis B is the most serious and presents a high risk to dental personnel as it can be transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids, such as saliva. Hepatitis A is transmitted through contaminated food and water and has a lower risk of transmission in dental settings. Hepatitis C is also transmitted through infected blood but has a lower risk of transmission in dental settings. Hepatitis D is a rare form of hepatitis that occurs only in individuals who are already infected with hepatitis B.

Which of the Following Diseases Is the Most Serious and Presents