Bloodborne pathogens are diseases that can be transmitted from person to person through the exchange of blood and other bodily fluids. There are five known human pathogens associated with bloodborne infections: hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are viruses that cause liver disease; human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS; and two other types of viruses called prions or transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs).
Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted from person to person.
Bloodborne pathogens are diseases that can be transmitted from person to person through the exchange of blood and other bodily fluids. HIV, hepatitis B, and C are all bloodborne pathogens.
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Hepatitis B and C are two viruses that cause liver disease; HBV is spread through contact with infected blood or body fluids, while HCV is not as easily transmitted but still possible through contaminated needles or syringes, scalpels, and broken glass. You cannot tell by looking at someone if they're infected with one of these viruses - so it's important that you learn how to protect yourself against them when working in healthcare settings where there may be an increased risk for exposure.
Hepatitis B and C are two viruses that cause liver disease. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
Hepatitis B and C are two viruses that can cause liver disease. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. If you have been infected with any of these viruses, it is important to know how they are transmitted so that you can take steps to protect yourself and others from infection.
HIV is not the same as hepatitis B or C, but all three viruses can be transmitted through blood and body fluids (including semen). This means that when someone with one of these infections has sex or shares needles, there's a chance for them to pass their disease on to their partner(s). However, casual contact does not spread these diseases--you cannot get HIV from sharing dishes or utensils with someone who carries it!
In the United States, 1.2 million people have HIV or AIDS. As many as 5% of Americans have been infected with hepatitis B and 2% with hepatitis C.
In the United States, 1.2 million people have HIV or AIDS. As many as 5% of Americans have been infected with hepatitis B and 2% with hepatitis C.
HIV is a virus that can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). The virus is spread through blood and bodily fluids, including semen and vaginal secretions; it can also be transmitted through sex partners' blood when they are infected with the disease or through sharing needles when one partner has an open wound on his/her skin that allows contact between the bloodstreams of both people involved in drug use activities (such as shooting up heroin).
HIV cannot be transmitted casually--you must come into contact with infected blood or bodily fluids in order for transmission to occur--but there are certain situations where exposure is more likely than others: if someone has an open wound on their skin (such as during sexual intercourse), if they are pregnant/breastfeeding an infant who tests positive for HIV antibodies before birth (a condition called vertical transmission), or if they use intravenous drugs such as cocaine base ("crack") cocaine frequently enough so that their veins become damaged over time due to repeated injections into them without using clean needles each time one needs another hit of their stash before going home sick from work early again tomorrow morning due to nausea caused by withdrawal symptoms from not taking anything else since yesterday afternoon
You are at risk if you work with contaminated blood or bodily fluids or handle sharp instruments after they have been used on an infected patient.
The main way these viruses are spread is through contact with infected blood or body fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, and saliva. A virus is a tiny organism that can only replicate inside living cells. A bacteria, on the other hand, is a single-celled organism that can reproduce on its own. Viruses have to use your body's cells to multiply (infect them) and spread through your bloodstream when you are infected with one; this makes them very dangerous for healthcare workers who come into contact with blood or bodily fluids every day at work.
Bloodborne pathogens include: hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human T cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1), and syphilis bacteria Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue. These viruses are transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions, and saliva--you may be exposed if you work with contaminated blood or bodily fluids or handle sharp instruments after they have been used on an infected patient
Without proper precautions, these behaviors can lead directly to infection among healthcare workers who handle contaminated materials at work.
Some workplace practices can contribute directly to the transmission of HIV, HBV, and HCV in healthcare settings. These include unsafe injection practices; failure to use latex gloves; failure to properly disinfect reusable medical equipment; improper disposal of medical waste; and cross-contamination during handling of contaminated equipment and supplies. Without proper precautions, these behaviors can lead directly to infection among healthcare workers who handle contaminated materials at work.
To protect yourself from becoming infected with one or more bloodborne pathogens as a result of an accidental needlestick injury or other exposure:
- Immediately report any accidental needlestick injury or other exposure incident involving bloodborne pathogens by calling your supervisor immediately (or 911 if necessary) so that appropriate follow-up actions can be taken by trained professionals in accordance with established protocols for reporting such events.
Conclusion
Bloodborne pathogens are diseases that can be transmitted from person to person through the exchange of blood and other bodily fluids. Hepatitis B and C are two viruses that cause liver disease. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. In the United States, 1.2 million people have HIV or AIDS. As many as 5% of Americans have been infected with hepatitis B and 2% with hepatitis C