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Yes. You can contract Hep B from body piercing. This is generally due to unsterilized equipment, used needles and cross contamination by the person providing the piercing.
Do it your self piercing kits are another means that can lead to the contraction of Hep B, poor instructions and poor handling of jewellery and the needle can lead to infections, allergic reactions and the contraction of Hep B as well.
This is why you need to leave body piercing to licensed and inspected service providers, the little outlet in the mall is not one of these providers. Mall piercing shops are the leading cause of most piercing related issues next to do it your selves and travelling wanna be body piercers.
Hair salons and spa's can also fail to maintain the level of hygiene needed to provide safe body piercing services. This can also apply to less than perfectly clean tattoo studios trying to cash in by offering body piercing as an add on service. So do your home work and make a few calls to your local health inspector to fine out who's on the good guy's list in your area.
What else can I help you with?
What damage can Hepatitis B do to the body?
Hepatitis B can lead to cancer and it will kill you.
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).
How is hepatitis b eliminated in the body?
HBV can not be eliminated from the body.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Can you have hepatitis b if am pregnant?
If you are pregnant and have hepatitis B, it is important that you tell your doctor. As soon as your baby is born, your baby will need a hepatitis B treatment to keep him or her from getting the disease. Your doctor may recommend that you get a treatment in the meantime.
What body organs is affected by hepatitis b and c?
the liver.
What type of pathogen is hepatitis b?
The hepatitis B illness is caused by the hepatitis B virus, a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus.
What does hepatitis b titer is low mean?
low antibodies in your body
Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
Yes, the hepatitis B vaccine can be given to someone with hepatitis B. It is still recommended in order to prevent reinfection with other strains of the virus and to protect against potential complications of chronic hepatitis B.
Can animals catch hepatitis B?
Yes, animals can be infected with hepatitis B virus, but it is rare. Transmission usually occurs through close contact with infected human blood or body fluids. There is no evidence that animals can transmit hepatitis B to humans.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
