HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Infectious Agents

Infectious agents are organisms that are capable of producing infection or infectious disease. They include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Healthcare workers have a high risk of contact with infectious agents due to the various types of activities involved with their jobs and the possibilities of contamination.

• Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP): HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
• Influenza (FLU)
  • Seasonal
  • Pandemic
  • Avian
  • Swine
• Ebola
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
• Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)