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| Specific pathways by which a microorganism enters the body that result in an infection. |
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| An invasion of the body by organisms and the reaction of the body to the presence of those organisms and to the toxins they produce; the presence of and multiplication of an organism that results in harm or disease to a host. |
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| These microorganisms, including hepatitis B (HBV) and HIV, can be transmitted by contaminated blood transfusions, needle sticks, or cuts from sharp objects which had contaminated blood or body fluids. |
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| All body secretions and excretions are potential for this. Blood may be transferred from an open would or by infected needles and instruments. |
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