bloodborne pathogens

bloodborne pathogen

Pathogenic organisms, present in human blood and other fluids

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human immunodeficiency virus

3 most significant pathogens

Hepatitis B

attacks the liver, results in lifelong infection

Hepatitis C

both and acute and chronic form of liver disease

HIV

a retrovirus that combines with host cells

T cells, blood cells, B cells, and monocytes

What cells does HIV infect?

AIDS

collection of signs and symptoms that are recognized as the effects of an infection

occupational safety and health administration

OSHA

Occlusive dressing

what type of dressing lessens chances of cross contamination

hydrocolloid

what type of dressing is considered a superior barrier

1:10

what is the ratio of solution to water when disinfecting

159.8 F

how hot should the water be if u are washing to disinfect