Staying Healthy: Agents of Disease or Bloodborne Pathogens
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Article Title: Staying Healthy: Agents of Disease or Bloodborne Pathogens
Author: Greg Garner
Word Count: 531
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Illnesses caused by bloodborne pathogens are known as bloodborne diseases. There are many bloodborne pathogens that are very virulent and hard to treat, and medical professionals use a variety of treatments and techniques to reduce the risk of transmitting pathogens. Bloodborne pathogen classes are offered at different levels to the medical community and first responders including EMTs and police officers. Teachers or others who may provide first aid care to injured or sick are also recommended to take bloodborne pathogen classes. You can take these classes through online companies, your local college, or through OSHA sponsored courses.
Bloodborne Pathogen Characteristics
Bloodborne pathogens can be found in other bodily fluids in addition to blood. For example AIDS is present in blood as well as through sexual activity since it is present in semen. Hepatitis B and C, malaria, HIV and syphilis are examples of pathogens that can cause dangerous diseases in health care workers.
Blood to blood contact is usually required to transmit a bloodborne pathogen. Nurses and phlebotomists are very high risk of exposure due to needle stock injuries. In addition, pathogens can also be passed through open sores, needle sharing among intravenous drug users and those who participate in unsavory sex activates.
There are very stringent procedures that need to be followed to avoid exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Rules and procedures include:
� All needles are to be used only one time and disposed of in sharps or specialized containers.
� Surgical equipment must be carefully sterilized to provide safety.
� There should be no blood to blood contact between healthcare or hospital personal and patients. Gloves are required.
� If exposure happens due to needle stick injuries, prophylactic drugs will be prescribed.
Studies
There are biologists that specialize in the study of bloodborne pathogens who have developed programs and worked on possible techniques to use in treatment of bloodborne pathogen exposure and infection. It is well know that the virus that causes HIV is both virulent and very difficult to treat. There is no cure for HIV infections. In order to stop the spread of this bloodborne pathogen, health interventions including sex education, drug development and research into microbicides, antiretroviral drugs and pre-exposure prophylaxis are needed.
As research continues, the possibility of treatments of exposure of bloodborne pathogens is very possible. There are other bloodborne pathogens that are treatable and these include malaria and syphilis. These were considered terminal at one time and are now treatable with medications and health plans.
Conclusion
Those who work with bloodborne products are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. These pathogens can be potentially life threatening or lifestyle changing. Proper procedures and precautions must be followed.
In 1991 OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration required that employers provide bloodborne pathogen classes and training. This training should include universal precautions, personal protective gear, and the need for vaccinations against hepatitis B. Although HIV and hepatitis C is not curable at this time, research and treatment possibilities are still being funded and studied and new vaccinations are being tested.
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: Staying Healthy: Agents of Disease or Bloodborne Pathogens
Author: Greg Garner
Word Count: 531
Article URL: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=1838441&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet
Format: 64cpl
Contact The Author: http://www.isnare.com/eta.php?aid=1838441
Easy Publish Tool: http://www.isnare.com/html.php?aid=1838441
*********************** ARTICLE START ***********************
Illnesses caused by bloodborne pathogens are known as bloodborne diseases. There are many bloodborne pathogens that are very virulent and hard to treat, and medical professionals use a variety of treatments and techniques to reduce the risk of transmitting pathogens. Bloodborne pathogen classes are offered at different levels to the medical community and first responders including EMTs and police officers. Teachers or others who may provide first aid care to injured or sick are also recommended to take bloodborne pathogen classes. You can take these classes through online companies, your local college, or through OSHA sponsored courses.
Bloodborne Pathogen Characteristics
Bloodborne pathogens can be found in other bodily fluids in addition to blood. For example AIDS is present in blood as well as through sexual activity since it is present in semen. Hepatitis B and C, malaria, HIV and syphilis are examples of pathogens that can cause dangerous diseases in health care workers.
Blood to blood contact is usually required to transmit a bloodborne pathogen. Nurses and phlebotomists are very high risk of exposure due to needle stock injuries. In addition, pathogens can also be passed through open sores, needle sharing among intravenous drug users and those who participate in unsavory sex activates.
There are very stringent procedures that need to be followed to avoid exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Rules and procedures include:
� All needles are to be used only one time and disposed of in sharps or specialized containers.
� Surgical equipment must be carefully sterilized to provide safety.
� There should be no blood to blood contact between healthcare or hospital personal and patients. Gloves are required.
� If exposure happens due to needle stick injuries, prophylactic drugs will be prescribed.
Studies
There are biologists that specialize in the study of bloodborne pathogens who have developed programs and worked on possible techniques to use in treatment of bloodborne pathogen exposure and infection. It is well know that the virus that causes HIV is both virulent and very difficult to treat. There is no cure for HIV infections. In order to stop the spread of this bloodborne pathogen, health interventions including sex education, drug development and research into microbicides, antiretroviral drugs and pre-exposure prophylaxis are needed.
As research continues, the possibility of treatments of exposure of bloodborne pathogens is very possible. There are other bloodborne pathogens that are treatable and these include malaria and syphilis. These were considered terminal at one time and are now treatable with medications and health plans.
Conclusion
Those who work with bloodborne products are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. These pathogens can be potentially life threatening or lifestyle changing. Proper procedures and precautions must be followed.
In 1991 OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration required that employers provide bloodborne pathogen classes and training. This training should include universal precautions, personal protective gear, and the need for vaccinations against hepatitis B. Although HIV and hepatitis C is not curable at this time, research and treatment possibilities are still being funded and studied and new vaccinations are being tested.
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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