The two important bloodborne pathogens that cause disease in humans are the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV). Infections caused by these viruses can lead to death, and infected persons can transmit the infection to others.
This course Introduction to HBV and HIV helps spread awareness of these bloodborne pathogens. It explores bloodborne infections and explains how they are transmitted, the precautions to take against them, and how to manage when one is exposed to them.
