Bloodborne Pathogens. Flashcards
1
Q
Bloodborne pathogen diseases
A
Hep A Hep B Hep C HIV AIDS
2
Q
3 direct transmissions
A
Bodily contact
Inhalation
Fecal-oral spread
3
Q
3 indirect transmissions
A
Inanimate objects
Vectors
Airborne
4
Q
Incubation
A
Time from pathogen entering body to time of s/s
5
Q
Best immune fighter
A
Skin
6
Q
Mechanical
Cellular
A
Skin
T cells and B cells
7
Q
Hep B
A
Attacks liver
Flu like symptoms, jaundice, or none
Yes cure
8
Q
Hep C
A
Attacks liver
Flu like symptoms, jaundice, or none
Yes cure
9
Q
HIV
A
Attacks immune system
Fatigue, weight loss, pain, swollen glands, feel deathly Ill
No cure
10
Q
AIDS
A
What HIV becomes
Attacks immune system
Fatigue, weight loss, pain, swollen glands, feel deathly Ill
No cure
