Fluids that Do Not Spread Bloodborne Pathogens
Some body fluids have no documented risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens unless they are visibly contaminated with blood. These fluids include:
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Although the risk of contracting a pathogen from these bodily fluids might be low, you may not always be able to tell which fluids you are handling, or whether injury has mixed them with blood.
For example, a severe abdominal injury could cause blood to be present in urine or feces. Therefore, it is best to protect yourself from ALL bodily fluids.
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3-2. Which of the following body fluids have no documented risk of transmitting bloodborne pathogens unless they are visibly contaminated with blood?
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