AIMS
To be aware of blood borne viruses and how to protect against them
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Know the common blood-borne infections
- Understand how HIV infections develop
- Be aware of how hepatitis B develops
- Know how Hepatitis C develops
- Understand how blood-borne viruses are spread
- Recognise the risk of transmission in the healthcare industry and other sectors
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Blood Borne Viruses
- Viral Infections
- Abbreviations
- Diseases
Hepatitis C
- The Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
- Pathogenesis of HCV infections
- Transmission of HCV
- Prevalence of HCV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- HIV-1 and HIV-2
- Pathogenesis of HIV Infections
- Transmission of HIV
- Prevalence of HIV
How Blood Borne Viruses are Spread
- Routes of Transmission
- Sexual Intercourse
- Sharing Needles
- Needle Stick Injuries
- Childbirth
Hepatitis B
- The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
- Pathogenesis of HBV infections
- Transmission of HBV
- Prevalence of HBV
Risks of Transmission
- Risks in the Healthcare Industry
- Risks in other Occupations
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