There are many different bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis C, malaria, or syphilis, but Hepatitis B (HBV) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are the two diseases specifically addressed ...

Advances in medical sciences have reduced infectious disease mortality, but emerging pathogens pose global health threats.

The naked-DNA vaccine is complete. Select another pathogen. Congratulations. You have just produced a naked-DNA HIV vaccine. Trials for a genetic vaccine that may protect against AIDS began in 1995.

A team of researchers from the University of Florida has developed an innovative handheld device for human immunodeficiency ...

The "OSHA standard," as it is often called, spells out ways in which an employer must protect employees from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and hepatitis B. The OSHA ...

Researchers identify key geographic and health factors that may predict the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea in the United States.

Active host-pathogen interactions take place during infection of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Outcomes of these interactions determine the efficiency of viral infection and ...

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and/or bodily fluids and can cause disease in people; including hepatitis B and C and human ...

The bloodborne pathogens of primary concern are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. These and other bloodborne pathogens are spread primarily through: Follow standard precautions to help prevent the ...