KINS 230 - Infectious Diseases, BBPs, Universal Precautions

types of pathogens

bacteria, viruses, parasites, microorganisms, fungi

modes of transmission

direct = contact between body surfaces, droplet spread, fecal-oral spread

indirect = vector, airborne

how do pathogens enter the body?

skin; respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems

5 stages of infection

incubation = time pathogen enters body until S&S appear

prodromal = S&S develop, transferrable

acute = greatest development

decline= signs of recovery appear

recovery = recover from invading pathogen

immune system’s 2 lines of defense

mechanical = skin, nasal hairs, cilia, mucous membranes

cellular = B and T cells

preventing spread of diseases

handwashing, keep up to date on vaccines, take antibiotics as prescribed

PPE

gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, disinfectant, sharps containers

Hep B (definition, S&S, prevention)

attacks liver, flu-like symptoms with jaundice, good hygiene & avoid high risk activities

Hep C

acute and chronic forms of liver disease, same S&S as B (80% don’t show symptoms), don’t share needles, syringes, personal care items

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)

retrovirus that combines w/ host cell, S&S = fatigue, weight loss, pain, swollen glands, fever; latex condoms/non-promiscuous partners

AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)

no protection against simple infections, HIV progression, generally die w/i 3 years of diagnosis

other types of hepatitis

A, D, E (not considered BBPs)

policies for institutions

institutions in charge of educating athletes, parents, coaches, follow OSHA policies for BBPs

OSHA

occupational safety and health administration