How are Bloodborne Pathogens Spread?
oFour conditions that must be met for transmission (i.e.,
infection):
nA pathogen must be present in the fluid (blood, semen,
etc)
nEnough of the pathogen needs to be present to cause
disease
nA
person must be susceptible to the pathogen
nThe pathogen must pass through the correct entry site
(i.e, open wound, venous blood supply, etc)