Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Medindia
Blood-Borne Diseases

Blood-Borne Diseases - Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Which doctor should I consult for Blood borne diseases?

A: A hepatologist or hematologist should be consulted for Blood borne diseases.

Advertisement

Q: What is a pathogen?

A: A pathogen is an infectious agent such as a virus, bacteria, prion and fungus that can produce disease.

Q: Can chlamydia spread through blood transfusion?

A: Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and can only be transmitted through sex with somebody with the infection. It is not possible to get it through blood, especially a transfusion.

Q: Which hepatitis is blood-borne?

A: Hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and hepatitis D (HDV) are all transmitted through exposure to infected blood. Hepatitis A is only rarely transmitted through the blood.

Advertisement