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The choice that identifies HIV and HBV as bloodborne pathogens aligns with the principles of universal precautions. Universal precautions are based on the idea that all blood and certain body fluids are to be treated as if they are infectious. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) are specifically classified as bloodborne pathogens due to their ability to be transmitted through blood and other potentially infectious materials.

These viruses pose significant risks in healthcare settings where exposure to blood is possible. Understanding this classification is crucial for healthcare and safety protocols to prevent transmission. Other viruses mentioned, such as influenza and herpes, do not primarily transmit through blood, while HCV (Hepatitis C Virus) also represents a bloodborne pathogen but was not the main focus of universal precautions in this context. Furthermore, COVID-19 and tuberculosis are primarily respiratory pathogens rather than bloodborne, making them less relevant in discussions specifically about bloodborne pathogens.