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Pathogens Micro-Organisms that cause disease Virus: Hepatitis, HIV Bacteria: Cryptosporidium Fungus: Athlete’s Foot Prions: Mad Cow Disease

Hepatitis B Hepatitis A,B,C,D and E Hepatitis B: In 2004, 350 Million cases worldwide! 60% of people infected show no symptoms!

Hepatitis B Virus Can survive outside of the body for 14 days! Universal Precautions: Treat every blood spill as if it were infectious. Vaccine perfected by Pablo DT Valenzuela in 1986!

Series of 3 shots offered to employees who are at risk of occupational exposure

Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV)

HIV/AIDS 8-15 Years incubation Less than 200 T-cells per Milliliter. No cure for HIV or Hep B.

Transmission of Pathogens Direct Contact: Blood to Blood Indirect Contact: Blood to Mucous Membrane

Sharps

Disposal of Sharps

Personal Precautions Wash Hands Frequently for at Least 20 Seconds Use Lotion to Prevent Cracking Hand Sanitizer Only Kills Approximately 60% of Germs

Pre-Planning Where is the PPE? How do you use the PPE? Is the PPE Broken? Where are the containers?

Use The Right Equipment

Spill Control Secure the Area Put on Personal Protective Equipment Utilize Body Fluid Cleanup Kits Use Disinfectant Wait for Disinfectant to Work Dispose of Materials in Bio-Hazard Container Never Re-Use Personal Protective Equipment!

Post Exposure Procedures Wash Hands and Affected area Report the Exposure Go to a Medical Facility

Post Exposure Testing

References www.CDC.gov www.OSHA.gov http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/viruses/hivvirus.html

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