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11.1.2 Human Immunodeficiency Virus <br /> HIV attacks and deteriorates the body's immune system and eventually weakens it to the <br /> point that infection sets in causing the disease Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome <br /> (AIDS) HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, but may also be transmitted <br /> through contact with blood and body fluids HTV is not transmitted by touching or working <br /> with people who are HIV-positive <br />' 11.1.2.1 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Exposure Symptoms <br /> HIV leads to AIDS-related illnesses which eventually cause neurological problems, cancer, <br /> pneumonia, and death People cant' the virus for many years of their lives without <br /> experiencing any symptoms Upon development, symptoms may include weight loss, skin <br /> lesions, dry cough, fever, fatigue, diarrhea, or swelling of the lymph glands <br /> Presently, no cure exists for HIV or AIDS and no vaccination is currently available. <br /> 11.2 Exposure Determination <br /> The purpose of the guidelines in this plan are designed to limit occupational exposure of site <br /> workers to infectious blood materials which could result in disease or possibly death The <br /> contents of this plan are intended to protect the IT employees trained in first-aid and CPR that <br /> are responsible for administering medical assistance to site workers <br /> 11.2.1 Means of Transmission <br /> ' The major activity that may expose any of these TT employees to bloodborne pathogens is <br /> their response and care to on-site personal injuries or decontamination of equipment/surfaces <br /> ' contaminated by blood or other potentially infectious materials during the incident <br /> These IT employees could be subject to bloodborne pathogens during rendering of first aid or <br /> CPR by accidental exposure due to <br /> ' - Punctures through the skin, with a contaminated sharp object 0 e , scissors) <br /> Contact or absorption of blood or blood-contaminated objects through open or <br /> ' broken skin (i.e , cuts, scratches, rashes) <br /> - Blood splashes to their eyes, nose, or mouth or other mucous membranes. <br /> 1 <br /> - <br /> MZ111-29-94/RHS/HA.SP/94-0037JAP 11-2 <br />