Blood-borne viruses

A blood-borne virus (BBV) is a virus that is transmitted by blood or body fluids that contain blood.

Blood-borne viruses may be transmitted if blood, semen or vaginal fluids pass from a person who is infected with the virus into the bloodstream of another person via a break in the skin or mucous membrane.

• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis B
• HIV and AIDS
• Contact tracing for sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses
• Needle and syringe programs
• Body art
• Infections spread by sexual or blood contact overseas

To learn more about blood-borne viruses and how to test and treat for them,
visit Could I have it (external site).