Blood Borne Pathogen

Where can bloodborne pathogens be found?

Bloodborne pathogens are found in blood OR blood containing materials?

Which are ways bloodborne pathogens can enter your body? (mark all that are correct)

Getting stuck with a sharp object that has infected blood on it Infected blood splashing into your eyes Infected blood getting on an open sore on your skin

Potentially infectious materials can include:

Human body fluids including: semen, vaginal secretions, urine, feces, blood, saliva,or cerebrospinal fluid. Any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and any combination of body fluids. Any unfixed tissue or organ (other than intact skin) from a human (living or dead)

Some factors you have little control over can decrease your body's ability to fight disease

this can include age, particular demographics or other pre-existing conditions; help deter these factors by doing everything you can to stay healthy and protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens.

To stay safe when exposed to bloodborne pathogens we must take certain steps - remember to make a PACT

Protect Act Clean Tell

When you are Exposed to bloodborne pathogens, your risk of becoming ill is based on which of these following factors?

The amount of pathogen in the blood or blood containing material that enters your body Your body's ability to fight the pathogen