Contra-indications which prevent treatment: Hepatitis Hepatitis A and B viruses are more resilient than HIV viruses and are capable of existing on hard surfaces for a considerable time. Hepatitis A is of a short duration with an incubation period of approximately one month and is lost from the body fairly easily. This can be contracted from contaminated water or food. Hepatitis B is a far more serious condition of a long duration, with an incubation period of between 40 150 days, during this time the patient is highly contagious. The symptoms are feeling generally unwell and fatigued for a long period of time i.e. months, followed by a long convalescence. Symptoms in the early stages show nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, with the whites of the eyes, skin and gums taking on a yellow appearance. A fever may then become present. A hepatitis B virus may be transmitted by contaminated needles and blood. The virus can remain on hard surfaces for several years, so strict hygiene levels must be maintained. As the disease is so contagious it is recommended that you do not treat a person with this virus. If treating you must receive a doctors note, wear gloves and the strictest hygiene procedures must be followed. The clotting mechanisms of the blood are often affected, skin heals slowly and bruises easily. A therapist may receive vaccination against hepatitis B, which consists of three vaccinations over a period of 8 months. This is strongly recommended and details are available from your doctors surgery. HIV Is a virus which may lead to AIDS. HIV interferes with the immune system so reducing the body’s ability to cope with disease or infection. A Person who is HIV positive may show signs of general fatigue, inability to recover from infections, enlargement of the lymph nodes, weight loss or diarrhoea. The virus can be transmitted by infected blood entering an open wound or through electro-epilation needles. The virus is however very fragile when exposed to air and also easily destroyed by the use of disinfectants. Because there is a small risk that blood may be drawn when treating the client the treatment should not be performed. Ear hair Hair in this area is produced to protect the body and filter out dust and bacteria. Due to the moistness of the environment of the ear it is also very difficult to keep hygienic and therefore infection could easily occur. This area of the body is also very sensitive, treatment must therefore not be performed. Nostril hair Hair in this area is produced to protect the body and filter out dust and bacteria. Due to the moistness and unwanted bacteria in the nose it is also very difficult to keep hygienic and therefore infection could easily occur. This area of the body is also very sensitive, treatment must therefore not be performed.
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