EXSC 201 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Hiv, Bloodborne, Abdominal Pain
21 Dec 2019
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Indirect: sexual contact, vectors: birds, insects, and animals, airborne transmissions. Immunization: diseases, diphtheria, pertussis - whooping cough, hep b, haemophilus influenzae type b, tetanus, rubella (german measles) and measles, polio, mumps, and chicken pox, regularly vaccinate kids. S and s: flu like symptoms like fatigue, weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, headache, fever, and jaundice, or you may not exhibit s and s. Management: vaccination 3 doses over 6 months: after the 2nd dose, 87% will be immune 96% after the 3rd dose. Prevention: good personal hygiene and avoiding high-risk activities: hbv can survive on contaminated surfaces up to a week, avoid multiple sexual partners. Bloodborne pathogens in athletics: chance of transmitting hiv among athletes is low, minimal risk of an on-field transmission, some sports have potentially higher risks for transmission because of close contact and exposure to bodily fluids. Exposure control plan <> wound covering - ---> active bleeding - ---> personal precaution.
