Bloodborne Pathogens: Hepatitis B Virus

Spread of HBV in the community(2)

  • Body fluids most likely to transmit HBV are:

    • Blood
    • Semen
    • Vaginal Secretions
    • Pleural Fluid
    • Peritoneal Fluid
    • Pericardial Fluid
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid
    • Synovial Fluid
    • Amniotic Fluid
    • Saliva in dental procedures
    • Any fluid visibly contaminated with blood

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