DID YOU KNOW?

Q: What are bloodborne pathogens? A: Infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause diseases in humans. There is a staggering statistic about injuries with bloodborne pathogens. Roughly 3 million occupational injuries occur every year. The major blood pathogens are:

• Hepatitis B (HBV)
• Incubation period is 45 to 160 days.
• Hepatitis C (HCV)
• Incubation period is 14 to 180 days.
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• Incubation period ranges from a few months to 10 years or more.

KEEP IN MIND

Bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted through blood and other bodily fluids through:

• Ingestion
• Sexual contact
• Use of dirty needles
• Direct blood to blood contact
• Contact […]

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