BLOODBORNE PATHOGENSBloodbornepathogensareharmful microorganisminhumanbloodthat cancausediseaseinhumans. Themost commonbloodbornepathogens are HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. The risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens is high in occupationswhich involves the intervention of needle stick and sharps. Thisincludes medical services, nurses, rst aid services, housekeeping sta!andwastemanagement sta!. "small mishapwhereausedsharpcomes indirect contact withbloodof thepersonhandlingit, cantrigger various detrimental infections. Common sites of contact includescars, tissue tears and wounds. Therefore, having comprehensiveexposurecontrol protocols aremandator#for ever#personhavingexposuretobloodbornepathogens. Theseshouldbereviewedandupdated regularl#.$ollowing are the ma%or blood borne pathogens that can infect humans&HIVHumanImmunodecienc#Viruscauses"c'uiredImmune(ecienc#)#ndrome *"I()+, which basicall# weakens a human,s immunit#s#stem. Two ma%or forms of HIV transmissions are unprotected sex andneedlesharing. Hence, occupational exposureinvolvingneedlescanalso pose a risk to the person if the virus comes in contact with his-herbloodstream. Thevirus keepsonmultipl#ingover acourseof #earsbeforean#s#mptomsaredetected. (uringthistime, itkillsall thecellsofthehuman immunit# person, making the patient prone to variousinfections, which he-she is unable to ght back. There is no cure for"I() tilldate, although there are repressive medications available todela# the onset of the s#mptoms. The best strateg# lies in theprevention methods of HIV.HEPATITIS B)imilar toHIV, HepatitisBs#mptomscanexist inaperson,sbod#without an# earl# manifestation of s#mptoms. It normall# a!ects theliver and can be acute or chronic. Chronic Hepatitis B causes damageto the livers. Two ma%or forms of HIV transmissions are unprotected sexand needle sharing. )#mptoms include tiredness, mild fever,headache, vomiting, loss of appetite, skinrash, stomachpainanddiarrhoea. Hepatitis Bcanberelievedb#maintainingahealth#lifest#leandtaking medications regularl#. It can best be prevented b# gettingvaccinatedat a#oungage. .evertheless, prevention methods arealwa#s recommended. HEPATITIS CHepatitis C also causes few s#mptoms, hence most people don,t realisethat the# have Hepatitis C. "bout three 'uarters of the people a!ectedb# Hepatitis C develop the chronic version of the illness. This causesliver cancer or cirrhosis. Hence, a lot of patients undergo livertransplants. /ost common s#mptoms of Hepatitis C include fatigue, stomach pain,loss of appetite, %aundice and nausea. /edical intervention can involvethe prescription of a combination of medicines and drugs to treat theinfection. However the# can have various side0e!ects. )ince there is novaccine for Hepatitis C, it is best to prevent it.Bio-Cleanseo!er services inblood cleanupandneedles andshaps cleanup!$or more information, visit& http&--www.bio0cleanse.com.au-services-