Which of the following exposures should trigger evaluation for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in a dental health-care worker?
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Correct answer: Needlestick from a hollow-bore needle with patient blood
Percutaneous injury with contaminated hollow-bore needle presents significant risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens and should prompt immediate evaluation for PEP according to established post-exposure protocols.
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