Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens

Download or read book Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens written by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over five million workers in health care related fields are at risk to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the HIV virus and hepatitis B virus. Designed to meet the current OSHA training requirements, Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens, Sixth Edition was designed to teach students how to prepare for potential occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The Sixth Edition also includes supplemental information on airborne pathogens, such as tuberculosis, and other unusual infectious diseases.