What are Bloodborne Pathogens?
Universal Precautions eTraining Slide 4

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood and some other bodily secretions that can cause disease in humans. 

These pathogens include, but are not limited to, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV).

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