OSHA requires employers to practice universal precautions in order to reduce employees' risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Hepatitis B is the bloodborne pathogen with a vaccine available.
Symptoms of bloodborne pathogens include stomach problems, flu like symptoms, fatigue, and weight loss. HIV and malaria are bloodborne pathogens.
bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted inthe air
yes
is NOT a likely route of entry for a bloodborne pathogen
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.
Yes, all three are bloodborne pathogens. See link below for more details.
In the US, OSHA requires education of health care workers regarding HIV and other bloodborne pathogens. Other industries may also offer HIV education for employees.
No
Hiv
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.
Hepatitis B