Disease Transmission (1 of 2)

Disease Transmission (1 of 2)

  • Rescuers should understand the risk if disease transmission.
  • Precautions can help protect against blood borne and airborne diseases, however the risk is always present.
    • Blood borne: Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS
    • Airborne: Tuberculosis

Assignment: Locate a definition of Tuberculosis and provide a brief description in your learning journal. You have 5 minutes required time before you may proceed to the next topic.

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