What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
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Article Title: What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
Author: Greg Garner
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Those employed in the health care system as well as emergency response teams are in danger of being exposed to blood borne pathogens through sharps injuries, needlesticks, mucous membrane and skin exposure. The pathogens that can cause problems include hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) plus the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Controls and work practices plus bloodborne pathogen courses can help teach employees how to avoid contamination.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Infectious microorganisms in the human blood that cause diseases in humans are bloodborne pathogens. Those most exposed to these pathogens include first aid teams, housekeeping personnel, nurses, and laboratory workers.
� Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is similar to other viruses. Viruses are very small and cannot be seen without the use of a microscope. Viruses cannot multiply on their own which causes them to invade a host cell and take over its properties. Viruses are contained of DNA or RNA surrounded by a coat of proteins. This enables viruses to move into cells. There they begin to replicate and illness are the result. Generally your immune system clears out these viruses. It does take time and rest, but eventually you usually heal. However with HIV the immune system cannot rid your body of the viruses. Scientists know that HIV can reside in your sells for long periods of time and attack T-cells or CD4 cells. These are the cells that fight disease and infections. HIV enters these cells and utilizes them to make more diseased cells. The "good" cells are eventually destroyed.
� Hepatitis B is another disease causing bloodborne pathogen and causes inflammation in the liver. Symptom of hepatitis B includes muscle soreness, upset stomach, fatigue, and fever as well as loss of appetite. You may also experience diarrhea and dark-yellow urine. Light colored stools are also a symptom. Watch for yellowish skin and eyes or jaundice.
Your liver regulates the chemical levels in your bloodstream and excretes bile. Bile breaks down fats and help with digestion and absorption. All blood leaving the stomach and intestines must pass through the liver. The blood is processed in the liver, the nutrients are broken down and these nutrients are then ready to be used by the body. There are more than 500 critical functions performed by the liver.
� Hepatitis C is asymptomatic and chronic infections often lead to cirrhosis of the liver. This can take many years to develop, but ultimately cirrhosis causes liver failure or cancer. Hepatitis C viruses stay in the liver in about 85 percent of those who are infected. You can treat this infection with medication and about 80 percent of those treated are ultimately cured. However if you develop cirrhosis you may require a liver transplant.
Controlling Exposure
To eliminate the hazards of bloodborne pathogen exposure OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that a plan must be developed to prevent pathogen exposure. Bloodborne pathogen courses are available from HIPAA and OSHA that provide information on personal protective clothing, training and medical surveillance. There must be controls in place that minimize employee exposure. These procedures include the safe use of medical devices, how to use needleless devices for protection and using shielded needle devices. Employees are also required to receive Hepatitis B vaccines.
About The Author: For more information, please visit our Bloodborne Pathogens Course website http://www.hipaaexams.com/bloodborne-pathogens-training.asp
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Article Title: What Are Bloodborne Pathogens?
Author: Greg Garner
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Those employed in the health care system as well as emergency response teams are in danger of being exposed to blood borne pathogens through sharps injuries, needlesticks, mucous membrane and skin exposure. The pathogens that can cause problems include hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) plus the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Controls and work practices plus bloodborne pathogen courses can help teach employees how to avoid contamination.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Infectious microorganisms in the human blood that cause diseases in humans are bloodborne pathogens. Those most exposed to these pathogens include first aid teams, housekeeping personnel, nurses, and laboratory workers.
� Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is similar to other viruses. Viruses are very small and cannot be seen without the use of a microscope. Viruses cannot multiply on their own which causes them to invade a host cell and take over its properties. Viruses are contained of DNA or RNA surrounded by a coat of proteins. This enables viruses to move into cells. There they begin to replicate and illness are the result. Generally your immune system clears out these viruses. It does take time and rest, but eventually you usually heal. However with HIV the immune system cannot rid your body of the viruses. Scientists know that HIV can reside in your sells for long periods of time and attack T-cells or CD4 cells. These are the cells that fight disease and infections. HIV enters these cells and utilizes them to make more diseased cells. The "good" cells are eventually destroyed.
� Hepatitis B is another disease causing bloodborne pathogen and causes inflammation in the liver. Symptom of hepatitis B includes muscle soreness, upset stomach, fatigue, and fever as well as loss of appetite. You may also experience diarrhea and dark-yellow urine. Light colored stools are also a symptom. Watch for yellowish skin and eyes or jaundice.
Your liver regulates the chemical levels in your bloodstream and excretes bile. Bile breaks down fats and help with digestion and absorption. All blood leaving the stomach and intestines must pass through the liver. The blood is processed in the liver, the nutrients are broken down and these nutrients are then ready to be used by the body. There are more than 500 critical functions performed by the liver.
� Hepatitis C is asymptomatic and chronic infections often lead to cirrhosis of the liver. This can take many years to develop, but ultimately cirrhosis causes liver failure or cancer. Hepatitis C viruses stay in the liver in about 85 percent of those who are infected. You can treat this infection with medication and about 80 percent of those treated are ultimately cured. However if you develop cirrhosis you may require a liver transplant.
Controlling Exposure
To eliminate the hazards of bloodborne pathogen exposure OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requires that a plan must be developed to prevent pathogen exposure. Bloodborne pathogen courses are available from HIPAA and OSHA that provide information on personal protective clothing, training and medical surveillance. There must be controls in place that minimize employee exposure. These procedures include the safe use of medical devices, how to use needleless devices for protection and using shielded needle devices. Employees are also required to receive Hepatitis B vaccines.
About The Author: For more information, please visit our Bloodborne Pathogens Course website http://www.hipaaexams.com/bloodborne-pathogens-training.asp
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