Fluids that Do Not Spread Bloodborne Pathogens
Some body fluids have no documented risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens, including:
- sweat
- saliva
- urine
- feces
Although the risk of contracting a pathogen from these bodily fluids might be low, you may not always be able to tell which fluids you are handling, or whether injury has mixed them with blood.
For example, a severe abdominal injury could cause blood to be present in urine or feces. Therefore, it is best to protect yourself from ALL bodily fluids.
Therefore, it is best to protect yourself from ALL bodily fluids.
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3-2. Why is it important to assume all bodily fluids may be capable of transmitting bloodborne pathogens??
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