The nurse points out to a patient recently diagnosed with hepatitis B virus (HBV)that the virus is found not only in blood but also in: (Select all that apply.)

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Hepatitis B,C,and D viruses may cause chronic inflammation and necrosis of the tissue.Hepatitis B and C viruses are transmitted by parenteral routes and sexually as they are present in semen,vaginal secretions,and saliva of carriers,as well as breast milk and human feces.HBV is not transmitted through sweat.Sexual partners of patients who are carriers of hepatitis B or C virus are at high risk for contracting the virus.

The Nurse Points Out to a Patient Recently Diagnosed with Hepatitis