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Infection Control: Bloodborne Pathogens

A bloodborne pathogen refers to a germ that is spread through contact with contaminated blood and other body fluids and that causes disease in humans. The most common bloodborne pathogens are HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV). Bloodborne pathogen infections are of the great

Hepatitis C (HCV) Infection Control

There is no current vaccine for Hepatitis C. In 2013, however, researchers developed a drug called Sofosbuvir. Sofobuvir, along with other medical treatments, was shown to effectively cure a person of Hepatitis C. To help reduce the transmission of Hepatitis C and other bloodborne pat

Hepatitis C (HCV) Infection & Disease

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, caused by alcohol and drug use, bacteria, or toxins. Hepatitis C is a contagious virus that also causes liver infection. The Hepatitis C virus can cause liver disease that ranges from an acute infection to a lifelong chronic condition. Of th

Hepatitis B (HBV) Infection Control

Getting the Hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the virus. After vaccination, or becoming infected with the virus, your body develops antibodies that protect you in the future. The Hepatitis B vaccine is given as 3-4 shots over a period of 6 months. To help re

Hepatitis B (HBV) Infection & Disease

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, caused by alcohol and drug use, bacteria, or toxins. Hepatitis B is a contagious virus that also causes liver infection. The Hepatitis B disease can be either an acute or a chronic liver disease that ranges in severity from a mild to a lifel

Bloodborne Pathogens: Infection & Control

A bloodborne pathogen refers to a germ that is spread through contact with contaminated blood and other body fluids and that causes disease in humans. The most common bloodborne pathogens are HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV). Bloodborne pathogen infections are of the great

Hepatitis A Infection Control

Getting the Hepatitis A vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the virus. After vaccination, or becoming infected with the virus, your body develops antibodies that protect you in the future. The Hepatitis A vaccine can be administered in two different ways. –         

Hepatitis A Infection & Disease

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, caused by alcohol and drug use, bacteria, or toxins. Hepatitis A is a contagious virus that also causes liver infection. Hepatitis A is considered an acute infection, not a chronic liver disease. Within the Hepatitis family, the Hepatitis A