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Does hepatitis A and hepatities B spread from blood to blood contact?
In the past, people have contracted hepatitis C through blood transfusions
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
Can hepatitis B be spread by sex and can a baby be infected?
Yes, hepatitis B can be spread through unprotected sex with an infected person due to the exchange of bodily fluids. A baby can also become infected during childbirth if the mother is a carrier of the virus. Routine vaccination for hepatitis B is recommended for infants to prevent transmission from infected mothers.
What is a disease of the liver primarily spread through contact with contaminated blood or blood products?
I believe it is Hepatitis C.
Can you play sports with hepatitis B?
People infected with hepatitis B can play sports. It is against the law for someone to stop a person with hepatitis B from playing a sport.
How peer pressure might contribute to the spread of hepatitis B?
This happens when peer pressure forces you into unprotected sex. And unprotected sex lead to sickness such as hepatitis B
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
What diseases can be spread by dirty needles?
Diseases that can be spread by dirty needles include HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. These viruses can be transmitted through contaminated blood that remains on the needle when it is shared with another person.
Can you get hepatitis from touching blood?
No. Hepatitis C is spread via blood-to-blood contact. So unless both persons have bleeding hands, the answer is no.
What does HBV means?
HBV is the abbreviation for Hepatitis B Vaccine. Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can spread from one person to another through blood and other bodily fluids.
Why is the Hepatitis B vaccine administered to newborns shortly after birth?
The Hepatitis B vaccine is given to newborns shortly after birth to protect them from the Hepatitis B virus, which can be transmitted from mother to baby during childbirth. By vaccinating newborns, it helps prevent the spread of the virus and reduces the risk of developing chronic Hepatitis B infection later in life.
Can hepatitis b be spread person to person?
Yes, Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and infected bodily fluids.
