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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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**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.
**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.
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