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Bloodborne Pathogen

Summary

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms present in blood or other body fluids that can cause diseases including AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.

To protect yourself from exposure to these disease agents:

  • obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series
  • follow Standard Precautions
  • treat all human blood, tissue, and body fluids as infected.

 

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