Hepatitis B Transmission
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Hepatitis B transmission basics
Some individuals are chronic asymptomatic
carriers of hepatitis B, but the hepatitis B virus is most
often transmitted by
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sexual contact with an infected partner
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needles shared by intravenous drug users
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contaminated blood products.
Other means of hepatitis B transmission
open skin lesions such as those due to
Also, anyone who works in certain health care
facilities is at risk for hepatitis B transmission because they
may come in contact with infected individuals or may work with
infected fluids. These health care facilities include dental
and laboratory settings.
Blood that has been donated is now screened
thoroughly at blood donation centers in most developed
countries. But receiving a blood transfusion in some areas of
the world may be risky.
Cosmetic procedures, tattooing or body piercing
can result in hepatitis B transmission infection if the needles
and equipment used are not properly sanitized. Be sure the
person or facility doing these procedures practices proper
hygiene and sanitation.
Also see these articles: Basic Facts About Hepatitis B,
Hepatitis B Symptoms,
Treatment Options for
Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis Vaccine and
Prevention.
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