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What are Blood Borne Viruses
Blood-borne viruses or BBVs are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). They are infections that can be transmitted from one person to another through direct contact of bodily fluids, especially blood.
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Get tested for BBVs
People living with a BBV may show little or no symptoms of an illness for many years. It is important to be tested if you have been or are at risk of infection.
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus carried in the blood and body fluids which infects and can damage the liver
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Hepatitis C
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HIV
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an infection that weakens your immune system. Anyone can get HIV if they are sexually active
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Myths about BBVs
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