Blood borne viruses (BBVs) are viruses that some people carry in their blood. Unfortunately, they can spread from one individual to another via various routes of transmission. Individuals can exhibit little or no symptoms of disease and be unaware they are infected while others become severely ill.
The most predominant BBVs are:
Contamination routes
BBVs can be found in other bodily fluids, such as:
The above bodily fluids cause minimal risk, unless contaminated with blood. However, precautions to prevent spread should be taken regardless. Bodily fluids can be infected with BBVs by sharps injury, such as laceration or puncture wound and splashes in the eyes, mouth and/or broken skin.
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