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Bookmark or Share- Blood-borne disease - WikipediaBlood can contain pathogens of various types, chief among which are microorganisms, like bacteria and parasites, and non-living infectious agents such as viruses. Three blood-borne pathogens in particular, all viruses, are cited as of primary concern to health workers by the CDC-NIOSH: HIV, hepatitis B (HVB), & hepatitis C (HVC).
- PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - American Red CrossBloodborne pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, are present in blood and body fl uids and can cause disease in humans. The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. These and other bloodborne pathogens are spread primarily through: Direct contact.
- Bloodborne Infectious Diseases | NIOSH | CDCThe bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV).
- Bloodborne pathogens : MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaGerms that can have a long-lasting presence in human blood and disease in humans are called bloodborne pathogens. The most common and dangerous germs spread through blood in the hospital are: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). These viruses cause infections and liver damage. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
- Bloodborne Pathogens - Overview | Occupational Safety and Health ...What are bloodborne pathogens? Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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