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Bloodborne Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Bloodborne Pathogens Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Bloodborne Pathogens?

Infectious organisms in the blood, of which the predominant medical interest is their contamination of blood-soiled linens, towels, gowns, bandages, other items from individuals in risk categories, needles and other sharp objects, and medical and dental waste, all of which health workers are exposed to. This concept is differentiated from the clinical conditions of BACTEREMIA; VIREMIA; and FUNGEMIA where the organism is present in the blood of a patient as the result of a natural infectious process.

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