A form of severe immunodeficiency caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Liquid in the form of fine mist
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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The digestive tube from the mouth to the anus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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A chemical used on living tissues to control the growth of infectious agents
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Risk or hazard to health or the environment from biological agents
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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A special work cabinet that provides protection to the worker while working with infectious microorganisms
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Pathogens that can be present in human blood and blood-contaminated body fluids
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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OSHA guidelines for preventing occupational exposure to pathogens present in human blood and body fluids, including, but not limited to, HIV and hepatitis B virus (HBV); final OSHA standard of decmber 6 1991, effective March 6 1992
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Infection acquired through contact with friends, family, and public or by contact with contaminated
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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A chemical used on inanimate objects to kill or inactivate microbes
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Use of available technology and equipment to protect the worker from hazards
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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A plan identifying employees at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and providing training in methods to prevent exposure
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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An accident, such as needlestick, in which an individual is exposed to possible infection through contact with body substances from another individual
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Decontamination of hands using antiseptic soap or waterless antiseptic handrub
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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A set of techniques that includes handwashing with soap and water, washing with antiseptic soap, or cleansing with a waterless antiseptic product
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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infection acquired while being treated for another condition in a healthcare setting
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Hepatitis B virus
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the virus that causes hepatitis B infection and is transmitted by contact with infected blood or other body fluids
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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The virus that causes hepatitis C infection and is transmitted by contact with infected blood and other body fluids
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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The retrovirus that has been identified as the cause of AIDS
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The practice of limiting the movement and social contact of a patient who is potentially infectious or who must be protected from exposure to infectious agents
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Any and all body fluids, tissues, organs, or other specimens from a human source
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Any route other than by the alimentary canal such as intravenous, subctaneous, intramuscular, or mucosal
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Capable of causing damage or injury to the host
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Specialized clothing or equipment used by workers to protect from direct exposure to blood or other potentially infectious or hzardous material; includes, but is not limited to, gloves, laboratory apparel, eye protection, and breathing apparatus
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Hepatitis C virus
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A set of comprehensive guidelines designed to protect patients and healthcare workers by requiring that all patients and all body fluids, body substances, organs, and unfixed tissues be regarded as potentially infectious
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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The act of eliminating all living microorganisms from an article or area
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Specific safety practices used in addition to standard precaution when treating patients known to be or suspected of being infected with pathogens that can be spread by air, droplet, or contact
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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A method of infection control in which all human blood and other body fluids containing visible blood are treated as infectious
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Hepatitis C virus
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Methods of performing tasks that reduce the worker
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Hepatitis B virus
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Hepatitis C virus
Parenteral
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Isolation
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Sterilization
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