Abstract
In this chapter the epidemiology and transmission pathways of common blood-borne viruses (human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV)) are described, with an emphasis on preventive strategies in the hospital setting. Pre-exposure prevention through vaccination is currently available only for hepatitis B. Universal and extended precautions—depending on the degree of exposure—are needed for other blood-borne viruses.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Basic Microbiology and Infection Control for Midwives |
Editors | Elisabeth Presterl, Magda Diab-El Schahawi, Jacqui S. Reilly |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Chapter | 15 |
Pages | 143-149 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030020262 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030020255 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- HIV
- hepatitis B
- hepatitis C
- needlestick injury
- transmission prevention
- Transmission prevention
- Needlestick injury
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis B
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Nursing