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BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS Organisms that are present in human blood/fluid that can cause disease DISEASE CAUSING AGENTS Viruses Bacteria Hepatitis Tetanus Measles Meningitis HIV Gonorrhea Fungus Ringworm Athletes Foot HOW DISEASE IS SPREAD - Pathogen must be present in body fluid of victim - Enough of the path. Must be in the fluid - A person must be susceptible that pathogen - Entry site must be available to the pathogen WAYS PATHOGENS CAN ENTER BODY - Direct Contact o Touch body fluid of infected person - Indirect Contact o Touch object that touch body fluid of infected person (soiled dressing/work surface) - Airborne o Breath in droplets that become airborne - Vector-borne o Animal/insect transmit through sting/bite SOME OF MOST SERIOUS DISEASES - Hepatitis B- Liver infection - HIV & TB PRECAUTIONS - Good Hygiene o Wash Hands - Immunizations - Wear gloves/barriers http://www.instructorscorner.org/media/videos/f3.html Press CRTL and Click link to view
