bBv
BBV is an acronym that has several meanings depending on context. In public health, BBV stands for blood-borne virus, a term used to describe viruses that are transmitted through blood and body fluids. The most commonly referenced BBVs are HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Transmission pathways include sharing needles or other injection equipment, unprotected sexual contact, contaminated blood products (historically), and from mother to child during birth. Preventive measures focus on vaccination for hepatitis B, harm-reduction strategies for people who inject drugs, safe needle programs, blood screening, and safe sex practices. Diagnosis typically involves serological testing and/or nucleic acid testing, while treatment varies by virus and disease stage, with antiretroviral therapy for HIV and antiviral regimens for hepatitis B and C that can suppress or cure infection. Public health efforts emphasize screening, vaccination coverage, partner notification, and reducing stigma to improve testing and treatment uptake.
BBV is also used as the name of a British independent production company known for creating Doctor