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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
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To Disinfect or Not to Disinfect?

Disinfectants can promote a healthy environment The use of disinfectant products is increasing because of public concerns with germs. News stories about Norovirus, MRSA, EBOLA, Enterovirus D68, and other pathogenic bacteria and viruses helps stoke the concern. While using disinfectant

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

EV-D68: Prevention and Infection Control

href=”/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/educationbanner.png”> Enteroviruses are common viruses that usually cause mild symptoms, such as the common cold. Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is an enterovirus that has been reported in multiple Midwest states in the past month, with the majo

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

Canine Parvovirus

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that affects dogs, not humans. Mortality rates for this virus can be as high as 50 – 80% in small dogs and puppies. Since vaccinations can prevent this virus, puppies that are not protected by maternal antibodies, have not been vaccinated

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