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Bloodborne Pathogens PowerPoint - Environmental Health and Safety

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Transmission Risk followingExposure to Infected BloodVirus# of virusparticles/ml of bloodHepatitis B 10 6 -10 13(Millions – trillions)Hepatitis C 10 6(Millions)HIV (AIDS) 10-10 3(Tens – thous<strong>and</strong>s)Risk of infectionfollowing parenteral(needlestick or cut)exposure1 in 3(30%)1 in 30(3%)1 in 300(0.3%)Source: Centers for Disease Control <strong>and</strong> Prevention20

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