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It is highly unlikely that Hepatitis B would be contracted through sitting on a toilet seat. You would need to have an open cut and the cut come in contact with the infected blood or body fluids.
What else can I help you with?
What types of germs live on a toilet seat?
The type of germs that live on a toilet seat include Streptococcus, E.Coli, Staphylococcus, Hepatitis A, salmonella. These are just a few examples, it has not been proved that these issues are contracted just from the seat.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Toilet Seat?
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Is hepatitis a viruse or a bacteria?
Hepatitis is actually quite a general term which means inflammation of the liver and so has many causes for example drug-induced, alcoholic, autoimmune or infectious. On the whole when most people refer to hepatitis they refer to infectious hepatitis often caused by the hepatitis viruses types B & C which have the potential to cause long term (chronic) hepatitis. There are other forms of the hepatitis virus family including types A, D & E and there are other forms of virus which can cause hepatitis. There are non-viral infectious causes of hepatitis including toxoplasma and Q fever (which is a bacteria) but these are rare.
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.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
How can I securely attach a toilet seat fastener to my toilet seat?
To securely attach a toilet seat fastener to your toilet seat, follow these steps: Place the fastener on the underside of the toilet seat. Align the holes on the fastener with the holes on the toilet seat. Insert the bolts through the holes and tighten them with a screwdriver. Make sure the fastener is securely attached before using the toilet seat.
What causes hepatitis B?
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
How is Hepatitis B prevented?
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
What diseases were people suffering from without the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
What Lab Investigation of hepatitis B?
It is a blood test.
