What body fluids contain bloodborne pathogens?

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Bloodborne pathogens such as HBV and HIV can be transmitted through contact with infected human blood and other potentially infectious body fluids such as:

semen.
vaginal secretions.
cerebrospinal fluid.
synovial fluid.
pleural fluid.
peritoneal fluid.
amniotic fluid.
saliva (in dental procedures), and.

What happens to 20 of those infected with HCV?

Ten to 20 percent of HCV-infected persons will go on to develop cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). Less than 5 percent will actually die of HCV. The good news is that new treatments to cure HCV are becoming available.

What are the 3 most common bloodborne pathogens?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are three of the most common bloodborne pathogens from which health care workers are at risk. However, bloodborne pathogens are implicated in the transmissions of more than 20 other pathogens (Beltrami et al 2000 ).

Which body fluids are infectious?

Potentially infectious blood and body fluids include

fluids containing visible blood.
semen.
vaginal secretions.
cerebrospinal fluid.
synovial fluid, pleural fluid.
peritoneal fluid.
pericardial fluid.
amniotic fluid.

Which diseases are bloodborne?

Bloodborne Infectious Diseases: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C. Bloodborne Infectious Diseases (HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B & C)

What are the five steps that should be taken to clean up a blood spill?

Here are ten steps clean up blood on a hard surface:

Equip. Equip yourself with the protective materials: gloves are essential, and you may want to consider a gown and protective eyewear in case of any splashing.
Remove.
Clean Once.
Clean Twice.
Clean Thrice.
Dispose.
Decontaminate.
Check.

What body fluids contain bloodborne pathogens?