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Health Science I

Bloodborne Pathogens

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What is an infectious disease? An infectious disease is caused by pathogenic organisms, and can be spread through direct or indirect contact.
What is a communicable disease? A communicable disease is spread from one person to another through bodily fluids, an airborne virus, or a bite from an insect. They are caused by microorganisms.
Not all __________ diseases are ____________ ________. infectious/ communicable diseases
What is the chain of infection? The chain of infection is used to describe how communicable diseases are spread.
The steps of the chain of infection are: infectious agent -> reservior -> portal of exit -> mode of transmission -> portal of entry -> susceptible host
What is the best way to break the chain of infection? Hand-washing
Define mode of transmission Mode of transmission is the way that a pathogen is spread.
What is HIV and what does it stand for? HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. HIV stands for Human Immunodefiency Virus.
What is AIDS and what does it stand for? AIDS is the diagnosis of a complete weakened immune system. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Defiency Syndrome.
What four kinds of bodily fluids can transmit HIV? Blood, breast-milk, semen, and vaginal secretion.
Is HIV curable? No
Why do partners who are both HIV-positive still need to practice safe sex? HIV can be reinfected/mutated.
How does the Ryan White CARE Act help patients with HIV or AIDS? It helps patients with HIV/AIDS pay for medication/treatment.
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act help patients with HIV or AIDS? It protects patients with HIV/AIDS from discrimination.
What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.
All five strains of hepatitis are caused by? A virus
How long can acute hepatitis last? Up to a year
How is Hepatitis A virus transmitted? contaminated food/water or sexual contact
How is Hepatitis B virus transmitted? contact with bodily fluids
How is Hepatitis C virus transmitted? blood or sexual contact
How is Hepatitis D virus transmitted? blood
How is Hepatitis E virus transmitted? poor sanitation or contaminated food/water
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