droplet transmission
Medical term Infection Control and Safety
Spread of pathogens in respiratory droplets released by coughing, sneezing or talking.
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- contact precautionsGown and gloves for patients with infections spread by touch, such as MRSA or C. difficile.
- decontaminationRemoving or destroying bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item so it is safe to handle, use or discard.
- disinfectionRemoving or killing pathogens on objects and surfaces; even high-level disinfection may not destroy all…
- droplet precautionsA mask for close contact with patients whose infections spread by respiratory droplets, such as influenza or…
- endemicA disease constantly present in a particular geographic area.
- engineering controlsDevices that isolate or remove a bloodborne pathogen hazard, such as sharps containers and safety-engineered…
- epidemicMore cases of a disease in a community or region than normally expected.
- exposure control planAn employer's written OSHA plan to eliminate or minimize employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.