Types of Bloodborne Pathogens
a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term)
Hepatitis B
a chemical (typically a solution of sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide) used to whiten or sterilize materials.
Bleach
is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. These injuries and illnesses may result from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards.
Personal Protective Equipment
a viral infection that primarily affects the liver and can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
Hepatitis C
a clear, colourless liquid with a characteristic pleasant odour and burning taste. It is highly flammable. it is used to dissolve other chemical substances and mixes readily with water and many organic liquids
ethanol
a set of infection control practices designed to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. They are based on the assumption that all patients may have bloodborne pathogens or other infectious agents.
Standard Precautions
a virus that attacks the body's immune system and can lead to AIDS without treatment
HIV
serves in medical settings as a rubbing alcohol and hand sanitizer, and in industrial and household applications as a solvent.
isopropanol
the proper and immediate placement of used needles, syringes, and other sharp medical instruments into sharps disposal containers to prevent needlestick injuries and the spread of infections.
Safe Sharps Disposal
an infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Malaria
inactivates microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, and spores) through oxidization. It can be converted into highly reactive hydroxyl radicals (OH), which attack membrane lipids, DNA, and other essential cell components to inactivate bacteria.
hydrogen peroxide
the process of removing and safely disposing of a substance that has been accidentally released or spilled, often involving containment, absorption, and decontamination to minimize environmental and health risks.
Spill Cleanup
a bacterial disease caused by various Brucella species, which mainly infect cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs
Brucellosis
a group of chemicals used as disinfectants and sanitizers, often found in cleaning products, and are known for their antimicrobial activity.
quats
a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease.
Vaccination