ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Gloves - ANSWERS-Protective equipment that must be worn to protect against
exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Disposable gloves are
single-use gloves that are disposed of after each use. Most popular disposable
gloves are made of latex, but hypoallergenic gloves, glove liners, powderless
gloves or other alternatives are available for persons who are allergic to it.
QUESTION 2
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) - ANSWERS-The virus that causes hepatitis B disease,
which is a serious infection of the liver. The hepatitis B virus (HBV) can cause
lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and
death. It takes from six weeks to six months to produce infection after the virus
enters the body.
QUESTION 3
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) - ANSWERS-The virus that causes hepatitis C disease,
which is an infection of liver cells. It takes from six weeks to six months to
produce infection after the virus enters the body. The hepatitis C virus (HCV),
which is found in the blood of persons who have this disease. HCV is spread by
contact with the blood of an infected person
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QUESTION 4
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - ANSWERS-The virus that causes HIV
infection and AIDS. It may take from one to six months for the blood to test
positive for antibodies to the HIV after the virus enters the body.
QUESTION 5
Immunization - ANSWERS-A method to produce immunity (protection from
infection) using vaccines, e.g. three injections of hepatitis B vaccine over six
month will confer immunity in most vaccinated people.
QUESTION 6
Infection - ANSWERS-Condition resulting form the presence and multiplication of
microorganisms in the body. Not all infections result in apparent signs and
symptoms of illness, yet the infected person is capable of transmitting the
microorganism to others.
QUESTION 7
Infection control - ANSWERS-Refers to practices and strategies that aim to
minimize the risk of spreading infections from infected to non infected persons. In
a tattoo parlor, transmission needs to be prevented from client to client, from client
to tattooist, and from tattooist to client.
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