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Deadly Bloodborne Diseases. Hepatitis B (HBV) Hepatitis C (HCV) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HBV. Half of those infected have no symptoms Most recover completely 10% become chronically infected Easily transmitted disease No cure, prevented with a vaccine. HCV.
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Deadly Bloodborne Diseases • Hepatitis B (HBV) • Hepatitis C (HCV) • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
HBV • Half of those infected have no symptoms • Most recover completely • 10% become chronically infected • Easily transmitted disease • No cure, prevented with a vaccine.
HCV • Most of those infected have no symptoms • 85% have chronic infections • No preventative vaccine • Antiviral drugs may be effective in some cases.
HIV • Attacks immune system • Infected remain apparently healthy for many years • Some infected people develop AIDS • No preventative vaccine.
Transmission of Bloodborne Pathogens • Spread most easily through contact with blood • Other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) • Commonly transmitted through sharing needles, unprotected sex and mother to unborn child before or during birth.
Standard Precautions • Treat all blood and OPIM as though infected with bloodborne pathogens • Universal Precautions • Body Substance Isolation practices.
Gloves • Replace and dispose of single-use gloves • Remove gloves properly • Never touch outside of glove with bare skin • Wash hands with soap and warm running water.
Safe Work Practices • Follow Exposure Control Plan • Clean all blood and body fluids immediately • Disposal.
Housekeeping • Clean and decontaminate • Never use your hands to pick up broken glass • Handle contaminated laundry as little as possible • Regularly inspect and decontaminate containers.
If You’re Exposed • Wash skin area with soap and warm water • Flush exposed mucous membranes with clean water • Report incident to designated person.