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blood-borne pathogens |
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blood-borne pathogens, pathogenic microorganisms that are transmitted via human blood and cause disease in humans. They include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although a number of pathogens can be transmitted percutaneously, HIV-1 remains the most common. blood-borne pathogens, n.pl pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and cause disease in humans. blood-borne pathogens exposure control plan, n a plan that is compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and that explains ways to minimize or eliminate exposure of humans to blood-borne pathogens. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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nbsp;health care workers have given their support to a bill in the Ontario legislature to make the use of safety-engineered "sharps" mandatory in the province's health-care facilities where workers are exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Under terms of his probation, Reed is required to attend a class on the risks of blood-borne pathogens within the next two months and furnish the commission with written verification of his attendance. Initial and follow up tests on patient 2 were negative for viral blood-borne pathogens. |
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