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If you are in medical or health care field, you are at higher risk of infection caused by Bloodborne Pathogens. These pathogens present in the blood, blood products and other body fluids like semen, vaginal secretion, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid and saliva in some dental procedures. If your job brings you into contact with blood or other bodily fluids, you should know how to protect yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens like hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV. Training must be given by your employer to understanding the nature of the disease and symptoms, so that you can take immediate steps to reduce the risk of developing a disease.)
Symptoms Of Bloodborne Diseases
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus causes the most serious liver disorder. This virus can be found in blood and other body fluid. Urine and feces may contain this virus in very small quantity, if they are visibly contaminated with blood. The virus can live on contaminated surfaces for up to a week. Many studies show that needle stick puncture is the most common reason for health care workers developing the disease.
