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| What is a Bloodborne Pathogen? |
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Definition
| Micro-organisms that are carried in the blood that may cause disease in humans. |
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| List several common bloodborne pathogens: |
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Definition
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Human Immunodefiency Virus
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| What are the Symptoms of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? |
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Definition
- Jaundice
- Fatigue
- Abdominal Pain
- Loss of Appetite
- Intermittent Nausea
- Vomitting
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| What do Heptatitis B and C have in Common? |
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Definition
- They have the same symptoms.
- Both can lead to chronic liver disease, liver cancer, and even death.
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| Which has a vaccine: Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C? |
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Definition
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Which has no cure, can survive months in dry blood, kills the immune system, and can show symptoms within one to nine months of exposure:
Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C |
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| What are the threats of the Humman Immunodeficency Virus? |
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Definition
- Depletes the Immune System
- Leads to Aids
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Is there a threat of contracting HIV through casual contact:
Yes or No? |
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Definition
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Personal Protective Equipment helps avoid infections and prevents the spread bloodborne pathogens:
Yes or No? |
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Definition
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