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You avoid exposure to body fluids by taking precautions such as wearing gloves and using condoms. Household contacts should not share razors, toothbrushes or drink from the same cups.
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Can you get heptatitis from tattoo needles?
You can't. You get it from the needle not the tatoo.
Does breastfeeding reduce the risk of contracting HIV?
Yes, there are reports that say that HIV positive mothers who are breastfeeding will reduce the risk of the baby contracting HIV.
Why give an infant or child a hepatitis B shot when they aren't at risk of contracting it?
Because an adult can have hepatitis B and be asymptomatic. Everyone is at risk of exposure to bodily fluids.
Is it ok to eat human feces?
NO- Do Not Eat Feces By Consuming your own or other people's feces you carry the risk of contracting diseases spread through fecal matter, such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis E, pneumonia, and influenza. Coprophagia (feces eating) also carries the risk of contracting intestinal parasites.
Why is the hepatitis B vaccination recommended for most hemodialysis patients?
Because there is a great deal of blood exposure involved in dialysis treatment, a slight risk of contracting hepatitis B and hepatitis C exists
Is there a very low risk of contracting hepatitis c from a single needle stick?
There is a low chance if it just goes into the skin. But if it goes into a vein, it may increase the chances of contracting it.
To help reduce the risk of contracting Leptospirosis?
Do not swim or wade in water that has not been treated with chlorine
How much can you sue for contracting Hepatitis A?
Sue WHO? Were you intentionally infected?
Is alcohol the worst drug addict towards the liver?
In terms of direct damage, yes. However, the risk of contracting hepatitis from the use of injectable drugs is high, and must also be considered.
Can mollusks be eaten raw?
They can be eaten raw, but you should make certain that they were harvested from safe waters, you could risk contracting diseases such as Hepatitis and Vibrio. Even if the waters are considered safe, there is always the risk. Cooking the mollusks is much safer.
If you wanted to reduce your risk of contracting a communicable disease you could .?
Do not be around sick people, do not come in contact with a sick persons bodily fluids,
How many liver cancer patients show evidence of hepatitis infection?
Hepatitis infections, particularly chronic infections with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV), are significant risk factors for the development of liver cancer. Chronic hepatitis infections can lead to inflammation and damage to the liver over time, increasing the likelihood of liver cancer. The relationship between hepatitis and liver cancer is well-established: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV): Chronic infection with HBV is a major risk factor for liver cancer. Individuals with chronic HBV infection have a higher risk of developing liver cirrhosis, which can progress to liver cancer. Hepatitis B vaccination is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of HBV-related liver cancer. Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): Chronic infection with HCV is another significant risk factor for liver cancer. Similar to HBV, chronic HCV infection can lead to liver cirrhosis and increase the risk of liver cancer. Antiviral medications are available to treat chronic HCV infection and may reduce the risk of liver cancer in some cases. The prevalence of hepatitis infection in liver cancer patients can vary depending on geographic regions, as the prevalence of hepatitis infections is not uniform worldwide. In areas with high rates of hepatitis infections, a substantial proportion of liver cancer cases may be attributed to chronic hepatitis.
