IRE378H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Bronchiole, Toner, Nasal Concha
10 Feb 2021
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Biological materials are made up of microorganisms, proteins, or nucleic acids, and those that are infectious and result in disease are hazardous to our health are frequently referred to as biohazards. Chemical agents: chemicals that pose a risk to our health and safety. Can result in disease, allergic reactions, and infections. Examples include bacteria, viruses, fungi, prions, toxins, gmos, etc. In many cases, biohazards are very difficult to see or are invisible to the naked eye, making it extremely difficult to perceive the risk associated with them. The people most at risk of exposure tend to be employed in unique or specialized fields; however, the general public is also at risk (e. g. , salmonnella food posionin, influenxa, common cold) In order for a biohazard to infect an individual, certainn conditions must be met. Chain of infection - outlines the specific links and process by which an infectioous agennt is spread from host to host.
