Bllodbourne Disease - Protect Yourself:
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens can occur through many mechanisms: needle sticks, being splashed with blood or body fluids on the mucous membranes (the mouth, eyes, and nose), even in some cases human bites (although the risk of transmission via human bites is extremely low). However, contact with bloodborne pathogens falls into two main categories:
Direct – via an open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane
Indirect – via punctures by contaminated sharps or needles
Other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs), such as:
Common bloodborne diseases of which first responders need to be aware include:
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