Almost 1/5th of immigrants have Hep B!
List the 2 main populations in canada who are at risk for Hep B infection? T/F: Immigrants are screened for HIV, syphillis, and HBV BUT NOT TB? In which of the following body fluids are Hep B levels the highest (may be more than one): Urine, Vaginal Fluid, Serum, Saliva, Wound exudate, Saliva, Semen, Breast milk, Tears, Blood, Sweat, Feces? Untreated, chronic infection with HBV typically leads to ___ OR ___?
Is there a higher level of HBV via percutaneous and perinatal transmission or sexual transmission?
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