Yes, it primarily exists in the circulatory system and destroys T-cells.
This is why blood transfusions are checked for HIV/AIDS.
HIV is not an airborne pathogen. It is a bloodborne pathogen.
HIV can't be spread by breathing. It is a bloodborne, not airborne, 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.
A bloodborne pathogen is a microorganism, such as a virus or bacterium, that can be transmitted through contact with infected blood or other bodily fluids. Examples include HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
Hepatitis B is the bloodborne pathogen with a vaccine available.
Universal precautions is the best and most effective strategy for reducing occupational bloodborne pathogen infections.
is NOT a likely route of entry for a bloodborne pathogen
Yes, starting in July, 2010 Tattoo Parlors and Permanent Make-up salons will need to take a HIV/Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
Hepatitis B
Hiv
The most lethal bloodborne pathogen is generally considered to be the Ebola virus. It causes Ebola virus disease, which has a high fatality rate, often exceeding 50% in outbreaks. Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, and there is currently no widely available cure or vaccine for all strains. Other notable bloodborne pathogens include HIV and hepatitis B and C viruses, but they typically have lower immediate mortality rates compared to Ebola.
HIV is the name of AIDS pathogen.