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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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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.


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.


The most commonly used treatment for HIV infection is?

protease inhibitors :)


What are the 3 main bloodborne pathogens that pose a risk to?

Hiv


Is sweat a bloodborne pathogen?

No, sweat is not considered a bloodborne pathogen. Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease, such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Sweat does not typically contain these pathogens and is generally not a medium for disease transmission. However, if sweat comes into contact with open wounds or mucous membranes, there could be a risk of infection, but this is not the same as being a bloodborne pathogen.


HIV and HBV are the only bloodborne threats that you face?

True


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


Can Pulling out avoid HIV infection?

No, pulling out will not avoid HIV infection.


Is hiv and hepatitis B and C blood borne pathogens?

Yes, all three are bloodborne pathogens. See link below for more details.