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Transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) can occur in health-care settings from percutaneous or mucosal exposures to blood or other body fluids from an infected patient or health-care worker. They also can be transmitted by sharing needles. The hepatitis virus affects the liver. The HIV virus can be transmitted the same way but affects the entire immune system.
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Which one of the following bloodborne pathogens is the most infectious HIV hepatitis b Hepatitis c Bloodborn pathogens are equal-infectious?
HIV is the most infectious between the following blood borne pathogens; HIV, hepatitis b, hepatitis c.
Can hepatitis B cause HIV or AIDS?
No. Hepatitis B and HIV are two different viruses. One does not cause the other.
What bloodborne diseases could you potentially be exposed to on the job?
HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
Which of these infections can be carried in body fluids a measles and chickenpox b hepatitis B and Aids c pneumonia and aids d hepatitis b and influenza?
Hepatitis B and HIV (Aids).
What are the Most common blood borne pathogen diseases?
The two blood borne diseases most prevalent in the United States are HIV and Hepatitis.
If a person is taking tenofovir does that mean they have HIV?
Tenofovir is prescribed to treat Hepatitis B and HIV.
Is HIV the highest conversion rate to illness after a single exposure?
YES
What are the items not to be shared when you have hepatitis B?
Personal items,needles that was used by HIV infected people etc.
Can hepatitis b virus survive for 7 days in dried blood?
Yes. Hepatitis B can survive in dried blood. If you live around people with Hepatitis B, a vaccine is available. You should get it. In fact, you should get it anyway. Hepatitis A and B can be prevented by a vaccine. Why take the risk?
What is the difference between chronic hepatitis b and carrier of hepatitis B?
Chronic hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by a virus. Being a carrier of hepatitis B means that you are infected with the virus and can transmit it to others, but you may not have the disease
What is difference between hepatitis A and B?
Their main difference is their mode of transmission. Hepatitis A is fecal-oral while Hepatitis B is a blood-borne disease.
