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Does the practice of universal precautions mean you treat all people as if they have blood-borne diseases.?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: One would consider all contacts as potential points of exposure.

Answered 7/4/2012

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Yes: Universal precautions came about during the AIDS epidemic. This is to use protective barriers such as gowns, gloves, face shields, masks, hand washing between patients. Additional precautions may be necessary in other infections such tuberculosis, small pox, anthrax and plague.

Answered 11/19/2014

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