What Type Of Germ Is A Bloodborne Pathogen

disease-causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the body in the blood or body fluids

organisms that cause disease

reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral, contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials that may result from the performance of a worker's duties

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

HBV, common blood-borne pathogen. That effects the liver causing liver inflammation, jaundice, and cirrhosis."can live in the open environment longer than HIV which is why transmission rates for infection are higher."

HCV - chronic infection that primarily effects the liver causing liver scarring and cirrhosis.

human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS

Spread of disease-causing microorganisms over long distances through the air.

the spread of certain disease due to the bite of a vector (ex Female Anopheles Mosquito carrying Malaria)

spread of a disease through contact with blood or other body fluids that are contaminated with blood.

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Semen, vaginal secretions, blood, & breast milk

thin sheets of tissue that line the respiratory passages and secrete mucus, a viscid (sticky) fluid

general term for any device or item that may accidentally penetrate the skin of a person handling it.

Washing your hands.

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, mask/goggles and apron or lab coats

treat all body fluids as potential pathogens.

Body substance isolation- required gloves be worn when contacting any moist substances

required by OSHA for employers to have a plan to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens

tuberculosis

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease in a region

epidemic over a wide geographical area

Blood-borne Infections in this type of setting are usually acquired by: Needlestick, open wounds, mucous membranes

Blood-borne infections in this type of setting are usually acquired by: sex and sharing needles

True or False - Blood borne pathogens can be spread by spinal fluid, synovial fluid amniotic fluid, semen/ urine/and or stool that contains blood.

1) wash the area 2) notify supervisor 3) exposure report

True/False - There are no vaccines for HBV