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Is hiv blood borne?
Yes, HIV is a blood-borne pathogen.
Why was the blood borne pathogen law passed?
to protect the employee
Which two blood borne pathogen diseases are specifically addressed by 29 CFR 1910.1030 Occupational Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens?
HIV and HBV
Hep. B is the most common blood-borne?
pathogen transmitted in the dental setting
Is HIV a bloodborne pathogen?
Yes, it primarily exists in the circulatory system and destroys T-cells. This is why blood transfusions are checked for HIV/AIDS.
Which OSHA standard enforces universal precautions?
The blood borne pathogen standard results in the use of Universal Precautions.
What is the definition of a Blood borne Pathogen?
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.
What is the pathogen that causes diabetes?
Diabetes does not result from any pathogen. Diabetes is a result of issues that a person's body has with its production of the hormones that control blood sugar.The hormone, insulin, is generated by the pancreas to lower blood sugar when it gets too high. Diabetes results when insulin is no longer able to keep blood sugar levels down. This can result from being too fat, eating un-healthful foods, especially sugar, and so on.
Is blood the only bodily fluid that can carry bloodborne pathogens?
no not all, blood-borne pathogens are typically found in the blood stream and any bodily fluid that can contain blood can contain a blood borne pathogen. these include urine, feces, saliva, sperm, vaginal secretions, and even tears.
What are the Most common blood borne pathogen diseases?
The two blood borne diseases most prevalent in the United States are HIV and Hepatitis.
What does it mean If a disease is blood borne?
If a disease is blood borne, it mean it exists or is caused by blood or blood cells.
Is blood in stools a communicable or a non-communicable disease?
A bloody stool is not a communicable disease. The underlying cause of the blood is not known and therefore could be from something that is not infectious. However it should be noted that the presence of blood is considered a hazard because of the possibility of a blood borne pathogen being present.
