Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Some biological hazards for HCWs by route of transmission
| Blood borne | Droplet | Airborne | Direct contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBV | Influenza virus | Measles | Sarcoptes scabei |
| HCV | Rubella virus | M. tuberculosis | HSV 1 or 2 |
| HDV | N. meningitidis | Varicella zoster virus | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
