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Hepatitis B and C
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 9

  • Serious diseases caused by a virus that attacks the liver that can cause cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer,  liver failure, and death
  • Infection is through infected blood, sexual contact, sharing needles, syringes, drug-injection equipment, unsterile equipment, razors or toothbrushes.  The virus can live on surfaces for several weeks.
  • A vaccine is available to prevent infection of Hepatitis B.
  • There is no vaccine for HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C.
  • Both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can remain dormant and asymptomatic for many years in yo

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 6

  • An infectious agent that invades and disables a person鈥檚 immune system.
  • Infection is through HIV鈥慽nfected blood , infectious body fluids such as semen and vaginal fluid, or injection drug use (sharing of contaminated syringes)
  • There is no cure for HIV infection.
  • Many people who are HIV-positive do not have any symptoms of HIV infection for many years

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