How Bloodborne Pathogens are Transmitted
Non-occupational bloodborne pathogens are most commonly transmitted through:
- sexual contact; or
- sharing hypodermic needles.
Occupational bloodborne pathogens are most commonly transmitted through:
- puncture wounds from a sharp or contaminated object, such as broken glass; or
- from a splash of blood to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-3. Which of the following is a common cause of the transmission of occupational bloodborne pathogens?
You forgot to answer the question!