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Blood and fluids: understanding an exposure
The fact sheets in this section refer to exposures where blood or certain fluids may occur. The fluid, the inlet route and the skin integrity should be specified. HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C do not have the same opportunities for prevention.
The distinctions that change reading
Appeals
After a possible exposure, request a quick assessment according to the local circuit; some preventive treatments are sensitive to the delay.
Monitoring
The schedule of examinations depends on the agent and the situation; an early result may require control.
Practical issues
Does one test exclude all blood-borne infections?
No. Each test is aimed at a particular agent and detection window.
Before interpreting a sheet
Find the agent's name, the indicated routes and the primary source. Then check the date and territory of this source. A section helps to compare; it does not determine a person's medical conduct.
Composition, provenance and limitations of data →8 sheets in this section
This list comes from the same database as the directory. The "Reference" link opens the primary source; the detailed sheets are accessible when they exist.
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| Sickness or syndrome | Agent indicated | Pathways and context | Deepening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B virus | Blood and fluids Sexual use Mother and child transmission | Fact sheet · WHO Reference |
| HIV infection | Human immunodeficiency virus | Blood and fluids Sexual use Mother and child transmission | Fact sheet · WHO Reference |
| Hepatitis C | Hepatitis C virus | Blood and fluids Mother and child transmission | Fact sheet · WHO Reference |
| Hepatitis D | Hepatitis D virus | Blood and fluids | Fact sheet · WHO Reference |
| Cytomegalovirus infection | Human Cytomegalovirus | Close contact Blood and fluids Mother and child transmission | Fact sheet · CDC Reference |
| Infection with parvovirus B19 | Parvovirus B19 | Respiratory Blood and fluids Mother and child transmission | Fact sheet · CDC Reference |
| Chagas disease | Trypanosoma cruzi | Vector Water and food Blood and fluids | Fact sheet · WHO Reference |
| Babesiosis | Babesia spp. | Vector Blood and fluids | Fact sheet · CDC Reference |