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Human Immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a lentivirus that causes progressive failure of the immune system and creates the opportunity for life-threatening infections and cancers to live and thrive in the body.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoHIV is the virus that causes AIDS. It is a bloodborne virus.
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Virus is a bloodborne infection in which the virus damages or kills the cells of the immune system?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
How are bloodborne pathogens spread?
Substances present in the blood that can cause infection or disease. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses are bloodborne pathogens since they are spread through blood and can cause a liver infection.
The most commonly used treatment for HIV infection is?
protease inhibitors :)
Is airborn phathegens a way hiv is transmited?
HIV is not an airborne pathogen. It is a bloodborne pathogen.
Can hiv spread by breath in room?
HIV can't be spread by breathing. It is a bloodborne, not airborne, pathogen.
What are the 3 main bloodborne pathogens that pose a risk to?
Hiv
Which disease spurned the Bloodborne Pathogens act?
Hepatitis B
HIV and HBV are the only bloodborne threats that you face?
False
What is CPR AED adult bloodborne pathogens?
A bloodborne pathogen is a disease causing agent in the blood such as a virus (HIV, HBV, or Herpes) or bacteria (TB, Gonorrhea). Corrected: Bloodborne Pathogens means, disease causing organisms transmitted by blood and other body fluids. Most common bloodborne pathogens are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & HIV.
What bloodborne diseases could you potentially be exposed to on the job?
HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
What are the symptoms of pathogens?
Symptoms of bloodborne pathogens include stomach problems, flu like symptoms, fatigue, and weight loss. HIV and malaria are bloodborne pathogens.
Can Pulling out avoid HIV infection?
No, pulling out will not avoid HIV infection.
