4.1 - Risk Of Infection With Blood Borne Pathogens Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 diseases have serious implications?
A
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- HIV/AIDS
2
Q
What is the approximate risk of infection after a poke for HIV?
A
0.3%
3
Q
What is the approximate risk of infection after a poke for HBV?
A
30.0%
4
Q
What is the approximate risk of infection after a poke for HCV?
A
3.0%
5
Q
What percentage does the risk reduce if you wear gloves?
A
50%
6
Q
What does the term “anti” mean?
A
Type of antibodies present
7
Q
When the lab tests for antigens, what does it mean?
A
The presence of the actual virus in infectious state
8
Q
When labs test positive for antibodies, what does it mean?
A
Recovery and subsequent immunity
9
Q
Why is HIV virus so hard to fight even with antibodies present?
A
HIV viruses hide inside cells of the immune system
