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s'sik�Y.*' ' +�Y'•C _ $fir a.'.w�t 'a�"�.'^`i3 r� �✓�y��''� ��� �tia e st� <br /> - <br /> Tuberculosis. Hepatitis. AIDS. As a health care worker <br /> in today's world, it may seem that all you hear about <br /> are communicable diseases and the increasing risks to <br /> your health. Although you shouldn't be overly alarmed, <br /> you need to be aware of those ri.sl:s and the simple <br /> �N ays you can avoid them—to protect yotlrself as well <br /> as your coworkers and patients. <br /> id 'S, <br /> �s <br /> en Dangers �- � <br /> /� \` qtr''"•-�� <br /> Some be )th risl'.F ]]l "'OuI workpL]ce <br /> are obvious. Others are not. infectious �. <br /> genas may be anywhere around you. =� = �� �� <br /> From needlesticks to coughing patients, C <br /> a variety of accidents and situations <br /> could expose you to infection—and Y p <br /> lead to life-threatening consequences. <br /> How should you deal with these possible r-- <br /> dangers? Start by understanding which <br /> infectious diseases can be spread in , <br /> your workplace. ; h� <br /> The Risk of Infection <br /> Health care workers are at risk ' , <br /> for exposure to infectious diseases <br /> such as the following: i <br /> • Tuberculosis(TB),a bacterial <br /> infection that affects the lungs, <br /> ==RA <br /> but can also be present in other parts of the bo <br /> dy <br /> • Hepatitis B (HBV),a virus thatMASK <br /> can cause severe liver damage <br /> REOUIRED <br /> and even death <br /> • Human immunodeficiency t "; <br /> virus (HIV), a virus that x Y <br /> causes acquired immune <br /> deficiency syndrome(AIDS) <br /> a t is e • _ ,�'. ` <br /> Other health risks in your work- <br /> place <br /> ork place include hepatitis C,malaria"" <br /> syphilis, lice, scabies, measlasa <br /> cytomegalovirus, chickenpox, er <br /> pes, staph infections,colds,flu, <br /> diarrheal infections. If you suspect r �� <br /> that you or a patient has been infect- <br /> ed,be sure to report it according to <br /> your employer's policies. <br /> This booklet is not intended as a substitute for your employer's health and safety p`oIict <br /> Only your employer can establish the specific guidelines appropriate for your job. <br /> 01994 by Krames Communications, 1100 Grundy Lane,San Bruno,CA 94066-3030. <br /> (800)333-3032.All rights reserved.It is a violation of United States copyright laws to <br /> reproduce any portion of this publication in any form or by any means without written <br /> permission from the publisher.Lithographed in Canada. <br /> 2 <br />