When it comes to the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens, there is a lot of misinformation floating around. Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens, specifically Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

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Answer 1

Hepatitis B and C Transmission: Fact vs. Fallacy

Fact:

• Both Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) are transmitted primarily through contact with infected blood.
• Sharing needles or syringes increases the risk of transmission for both viruses.

Fallacy:

• You cannot contract Hepatitis B or C through casual contact (e.g., hugging, shaking hands, sharing utensils).
• Hepatitis B can be transmitted sexually, while Hepatitis C is less commonly transmitted this way, which is often misunderstood.

Treatment: Fact:

• Hepatitis B can be managed with antiviral medications, but there’s no complete cure.
• Hepatitis C is curable with specific antiviral treatments.

Fallacy:

• Misunderstanding that there is a vaccine for Hepatitis C; there is only a vaccine for Hepatitis B.