A healthcare worker has been exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluid and exhibits the following symptoms: weight loss, low-grade fever, night sweats, and vulnerability to pneumonia and intestinal disorders. What bloodborne disease might this employee have? Select the best option. Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV
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