Most of the time, you cannot tell if a person is infected with AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or any other diseases. The best thing to do is treat all blood and body fluids of every person aspotentially infectious. These body fluids include blood, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk , and any fluid containing blood .
For more information, HealthLink BC or your local health unit can provide information on the following topics:
- Basicsteps for protection against germs and disease
- How to keep yourself safe
- How to clean up spills of blood/body fluids
- What to do if you find a used syringe or condom
- What to do if you accidentally prick yourself with a dirty needle
Careful and appropriate use of antibiotics is important in the treatment of bacterial infections. For more information visit the Do Bugs Need Drugs website.
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