Bloodborne Pathogens: Hepatitis B Virus

Blood Needed For Transmission

The amount of blood needed to cause HBV infection is very small. One milliliter of blood contains up to 100 million infectious particles.

30% of persons exposed to HBV by needle stick will get the infection.

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