Blood Borne Viruses
Blood Borne Viruses:
The history of each virus, Hepatitis B, C and HIV
The main transmission routes
Important terminology used in this field
The main referral pathways to testing
Issues arising from both positive and negative test results
The nature and adherence criteria for treatment
Stigma and attitudes
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
This one day event will look in detail at Hepatitis C including:
The epidemiology of the disease
The prevalence amongst the drug injecting population and the general population as a whole
The patient care pathway
The nature of testing and referral pathways
Treatment modalities and their success rate
Issues for the infected patient and co-infection
Transmission routes
Prevalence
Stigma and Prejudice
Legal issues
Treatment
Co-infection with Hep B and C