PPT-Blood Borne Pathogens

Becky Walch RN Micheel Valdez LVN Examples of Blood Borne Pathogens Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Other Hepatitis HIV Hepatitis Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver Hepatitis is a serious disease that affects the liver and can cause long term damage . What Are Blood borne Pathogens? Blood borne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people. Types of Blood borne Pathogens Blood bo Name: ___________________ Date:___________. Why is it important that the body attempts to stop most of the bacteria from entering the body?. The body has many . defences. that help to prevent pathogens from entering. Some are barrier methods and some are chemical. . 1.1 Pathogens. Starter. What is health?. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.. What is disease?. A description of symptoms which suggest a malfunction of body or mind.. What is a pathogen?. . 2016. Kathy Mariucci. Biosafety Officer. University of Montana. 243-6395. . 1. OSHA’S Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. . 29CFR 1910.1030. Employers must. :. Develop an Exposure Control Plan (ECP) that details their Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Program. By C. Kohn. Agricultural Sciences. Waterford, WI. 1. Pathogens . Any organism that is capable . of causing . a disease is called a . pathogen. .. Most pathogens are . microorganisms. (. bacterium, . with. ®. Three types of hazards that make food unsafe:. Biological. Pathogens that cause illness. Chemical. Cleaners, sanitizers, polishes. Physical. Bandages, dirt, glass/metal shavings. Hazards in Food Safety. of Infection. Objectives. Identify common bloodborne pathogens.. Describe the risk of bloodborne pathogens to health care workers.. List potentially infectious substances and their modes of transmission.. What are Standard Precautions?. Standard Precautions apply to blood and other body fluids containing blood, semen and vaginal secretions. Standard Precautions do not apply to feces, nasal secretions, sputum, sweat, tears, urine, saliva and vomit unless these contain visible blood or are likely to contain blood.. What are Blood Borne Pathogens. Microorganisms that . can infect and cause disease to those exposed to blood containing the pathogen. Examples include HIV, Hepatitis B &C, and syphilis. General Information. Plants provide us with . food. , . materials. . and . breathable air. . . We . depend on plants . for our survival.. But plants can catch diseases, just like we do.. When . there’s . an . outbreak . Dr. Ranjitha K Division of Post Harvest Technology ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore Human Pathogenic Bacteria Associated With Vegetables & Advances in Their Control Strategies Infection: Results when a pathogen invades and begins growing within the host. Disease: Results only if and when normal tissue function is impaired. The body has defense mechanisms to prevent infection (i.e. burns, skin lesions). Cls. 416. FOOD-BORNE DISEASE. s. Food-borne . illness is defined as any illness . occures. due to the . consumption of contaminated . food. . or beverages. . food borne . microbial pathogen. , or a . Food borne diseases (FBD) are acute illnesses associated with the recent consumption of food. The food involved is usually contaminated with a disease pathogen or toxicant. . Such food contains enough pathogens or toxicant necessary to make a person sick..