2007-09-21 21:32:53 · 6 answers · asked by anazkirlu 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I don't think there are many you can't do-anything that makes you bleed would be out of the question-like pro fighter or something-Hep C is only spread blood to blood so really do anything you want to do.
2007-09-21 23:22:21 · answer #1 · answered by dymond 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In almost every occupation where hepatitis C is encountered universal precautions are used which prevent the spread of the disease. There are Hepatitis C positive surgeons and nurses. Current recommendations in the US do not prevent a surgeon from being positive for Hep C and operating.
The occupations where you could be exposed to blood and NOT have protection are the ones you would not want to consider. Fortunately, these are rare. The risk in lifeguarding is if you were to be cut rescuing somebody who was bleeding.
Most occupational restrictions for blood borne pathogens are for the protection of the professional and not the consumer/customer.
Baywatch anybody?
2007-09-22 08:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by jct101 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the laws of your country.
There are certain jobs that if you work in will cause transmission of the virus. A good example is a surgeon or an OR nurse.
Basically hep c is not that contagious in normal routine interactions between people. even sexual intercourse is not an effective way to transmit the virus.
So if you are a cook then you have nothing to worry about. you can't transmit the virus while preparing food for others.
2007-09-22 07:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by Arabian Dune 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do mean? Is this Hepatitis C active or has it come and gone?
2007-09-22 05:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don,t think that it affects many occupations.
2007-09-22 04:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you could be a lifeguard or life saver
2007-09-22 04:40:47 · answer #6 · answered by mummy of 5 girls <3 <3 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋