Staying Healthy by Definition: Bloodborne Pathogens
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Author: Greg Garner
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Blood-borne diseasesare spread through contamination by blood or body fluids. The most common types of these diseases include hepatitis C and B, HIV, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. Viruses that cause these diseases are not necessarily transmitted directly by contact with body fluids and blood, and other bloodborne diseases can be labeled as vector bloodborne diseases. These include West Nile virus and malaria. Intravenous drug use and high risk sexual behavior can also cause bloodborne pathogen diseases.
It is very hard to determine what bloodborne pathogens may be lethal, and normal medical situations regard all blood and body fluids as possibly infectious. Infection control aims to minimize bloodborne disease transmission. Clinical or laboratory workers are particularly at risk due to needlestick injuries or lack of proper needle disposal techniques.
Staying Healthy with Bloodborne Pathogen Treatment
� Exposure to HBV or hepatitis B pathogen treatment needs to begin as soon as possible after exposure and preferably within 24 hours.
Treatment should begin no later than seven days after exposure.
� HIV exposure treatment must begin within hours instead days after exposure. Animal studies have proven that treatment is much less effective if delayed more than 24 hours after exposure. If treatment does not begin within one week, there is no guarantee that infection can be prevented.
There are vaccines that are approved for HBIG and hepatitis B diseases. No vaccine is approved for HIV infections. Physicians may prescribe the approved repressions drugs when needed.
Vaccine Information
HIBG and HBV vaccines are extremely safe. No illnesses will be caused by either vaccine. If you do have problems with the vaccine do contact your health care provider.
HIV or the antiviral drugs used for treatment of HIV are associated with side effects. The most common includes upset stomachs with nausea and vomiting plus diarrhea, tiredness or headaches. Healthcare workers who receive HIV exposure treatments may be the symptoms of kidney stones and suppressed blood cell production.
Hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1982 and does prevent HBV infection. Healthcare personnel who have a reasonable chance of exposure to blood and body fluids are required to receive hepatitis B vaccines. The vaccination periods should occur during the training period and tested within one to two months after the series is completed.
There is no vaccine against hepatitis C exposure and there is no treatment after exposure. Immune globulin or antiviral therapy is recommended.
Following recommended infection control after exposure is critical.
HIV has no vaccine. Some antiretroviral drugs may reduce the chance of HIV transmission if you are a carrier. Post exposure prophylaxis is recommended for health care exposures that pose a high risk of transmission. Discuss the risks and side effects with your healthcare provider if you are exposed to the HIV.
If an individual cannot be identified or tested for bloodborne pathogens, all blood and body fluid testing must be considered as infectious. PPE and other precautions should be taken by healthcare workers when handling blood and body fluids. The proper bloodborne pathogen classes provide additional information.
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 by Definition: Bloodborne Pathogens
Author: Greg Garner
Word Count: 526
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Format: 64cpl
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Blood-borne diseasesare spread through contamination by blood or body fluids. The most common types of these diseases include hepatitis C and B, HIV, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. Viruses that cause these diseases are not necessarily transmitted directly by contact with body fluids and blood, and other bloodborne diseases can be labeled as vector bloodborne diseases. These include West Nile virus and malaria. Intravenous drug use and high risk sexual behavior can also cause bloodborne pathogen diseases.
It is very hard to determine what bloodborne pathogens may be lethal, and normal medical situations regard all blood and body fluids as possibly infectious. Infection control aims to minimize bloodborne disease transmission. Clinical or laboratory workers are particularly at risk due to needlestick injuries or lack of proper needle disposal techniques.
Staying Healthy with Bloodborne Pathogen Treatment
� Exposure to HBV or hepatitis B pathogen treatment needs to begin as soon as possible after exposure and preferably within 24 hours.
Treatment should begin no later than seven days after exposure.
� HIV exposure treatment must begin within hours instead days after exposure. Animal studies have proven that treatment is much less effective if delayed more than 24 hours after exposure. If treatment does not begin within one week, there is no guarantee that infection can be prevented.
There are vaccines that are approved for HBIG and hepatitis B diseases. No vaccine is approved for HIV infections. Physicians may prescribe the approved repressions drugs when needed.
Vaccine Information
HIBG and HBV vaccines are extremely safe. No illnesses will be caused by either vaccine. If you do have problems with the vaccine do contact your health care provider.
HIV or the antiviral drugs used for treatment of HIV are associated with side effects. The most common includes upset stomachs with nausea and vomiting plus diarrhea, tiredness or headaches. Healthcare workers who receive HIV exposure treatments may be the symptoms of kidney stones and suppressed blood cell production.
Hepatitis B vaccine has been available since 1982 and does prevent HBV infection. Healthcare personnel who have a reasonable chance of exposure to blood and body fluids are required to receive hepatitis B vaccines. The vaccination periods should occur during the training period and tested within one to two months after the series is completed.
There is no vaccine against hepatitis C exposure and there is no treatment after exposure. Immune globulin or antiviral therapy is recommended.
Following recommended infection control after exposure is critical.
HIV has no vaccine. Some antiretroviral drugs may reduce the chance of HIV transmission if you are a carrier. Post exposure prophylaxis is recommended for health care exposures that pose a high risk of transmission. Discuss the risks and side effects with your healthcare provider if you are exposed to the HIV.
If an individual cannot be identified or tested for bloodborne pathogens, all blood and body fluid testing must be considered as infectious. PPE and other precautions should be taken by healthcare workers when handling blood and body fluids. The proper bloodborne pathogen classes provide additional information.
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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