Question

When handling materials infected with the Hepatitis B virus, which preventive practice should be strictly followed?

विकल्प

• Strict hygiene

• No special handling is needed since HBV is harmless

• Air-drying the materials in open sunlight only

• Sharing the materials after simple rinsing with water

Answer 1

Strict hygiene when handling infected materials is an explicitly recommended preventive measure against Hepatitis-B, along with sterile needles, safe blood transfusion screening, and safe sexual practices. This minimizes contact with infectious blood and body fluids.