Blood-borne

Blood-borne diseases are illnesses that can be transmitted through contact with infected blood. The most common examples of these diseases include HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and viral hemorrhagic fevers.

Transmission

Blood-borne diseases can be transmitted through various routes including direct blood-to-blood contact, sexual contact, use of contaminated needles, from mother to child during childbirth, and through blood transfusions.

Prevention

Prevention of blood-borne diseases involves measures such as safe sex practices, use of sterile needles for injections, screening of blood donors, and vaccination for diseases like Hepatitis B.

Treatment

Treatment for blood-borne diseases varies depending on the specific disease. For example, antiretroviral therapy is used for HIV, while antiviral medications are used for Hepatitis B and C.

See also

• Bloodborne pathogens
• Blood transfusion
• Sexually transmitted infection

References

Blood-borne Resources
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