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Sweat can transmit some infections, like Ebola, but not others, like HIV or the common cold.
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Can you get sick by a heroin users sweat or body fluids?
No, unless they have an infectious disease.
What is a potentially dangerous infectious agent?
I'm guessing this for a medical terminology class. I believe its a biohazard.
If you are exposed to potentially infectious materials you may request a vaccine for which blood borne disease?
Hepatitis B
If you are exposed to potentially infectious blood or body fluids the incident must be reported to your supervisor and employee health personnel?
immediately
What protects your body from infectious diseases?
You have the immune system to protect you from the infectious diseases. You have two types of immunity. Cell mediated and humeral type.
What is Oroya fever?
Bartonellosis is an infectious bacterial disease.the potentially fatal acute form is called Oroya fever or Carrion's disease.
What animal is carrier of plague?
Plague is a serious, potentially life-threatening infectious disease that is usually transmitted to humans by the bites of rodent fleas.
What is biohazards in occupational environment?
Anything that is potentially infectious is a biohazard ie. blood, body fluids, micro organisms, Lyme disease etc.
What are 5 potentially infectious bodily fluids are identified by the centers for disease control and prevention?
Body fluids that can transmit HIV include blood, semen, vaginal secretions, breastmilk, cerebrospinal fluid, and synovial fluid. Saliva and urine are not infectious for HIV.
Is the sweat of the patient of Hepatitis B virus is infective?
Yes, it is. The chemicals in the sweat of a patient with Hepatitis B are infectious only if accidentally dropped on open wounds, the nostrils, mouth, (very much unlikely but) anus or vagina. It cannot be transmitted through the penis.
What chemicals in science are bio-hazard?
<p>None. "Bio" as in "biological". Biohazardous waste, also called infectious waste or biomedical waste, is any waste containing infectious materials or potentially infectious substances such as blood. Of special concern are sharp wastes such as needles, blades, glass pipettes, and other wastes that can cause injury during handling <p>
How can infection risk be cintrolled in your workplace give specific examples in your answer?
Infection risk can be controlled in your workplace by ensuring that all the facilities are free from the garbage, debris, filth, and the potentially infectious materials.
