INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the risk of transmission after percutaneous injury of Hep C?

1.8%
30%
50%
10%

The correct answer is: 1.8%

When a healthcare worker experiences a percutaneous injury (e.g., a needlestick) involving Hepatitis C-infected blood, the risk of transmission of Hepatitis C virus is relatively low, estimated to be around 1.8%. This low risk can be attributed to various factors such as the viral load in the source patient's blood, the amount of blood involved in the exposure, and the susceptibility of the exposed individual. Therefore, option A is the most accurate choice in terms of the risk of transmission after a percutaneous injury involving Hepatitis C. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they present higher percentages which do not align with the actual risk of transmission for Hepatitis C in such situations.