Hepatitis B and HIV are spread primarily by:
a.Blood and certain body fluids
b.Hair clippings
c.Sunlight
d.Coughing and sneezing
Explanation
Both hepatitis B and HIV are bloodborne pathogens transmitted through blood and certain body fluids — a key reason implements that may contact blood must be properly disinfected.
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