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The risk of contracting Hepatitis B through a needlestick injury from a chronic carrier is increased when the patient's serology report indicates the presence of:

HBsAg

HBcAg

HBeAg

The serology report measures the presence of certain antibodies and antigens in the blood. In the case of Hepatitis B, the presence of HBeAg indicates an active infection with a high level of hepatitis B virus in the blood. This significantly increases the risk of contracting the virus through a needlestick injury. In contrast, options A, B, and D do not necessarily indicate an active infection and therefore would not increase the risk of contracting Hepatitis B.

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