Bloodborne Pathogens: Hepatitis B Virus

How is HBV Spread?

  • Hepatitis B most often spreads when certain body fluids from an infected individual come in direct contact with another person.
  • Contact may occur through:

    • a break or sore in the skin
    • a contaminated sharp
    • contact with mucous membranes that line the insides of the mouth, nose, eyes, and the genital organs.
  • HBV is not spread through casual contact, such as handshake, or through sweat.

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