Biosafety Procedures In The Laboratory Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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is the use of precautionary measures to avoid becoming infected with potentially infectious microorganisms and contaminating the environment.
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Biosafety
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What us BSL?
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Biosafety Levels
3
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BSL-1
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Non-Pathogenic
Example: Escherichia coli(E.Coli)
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BSL-2
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Moderate Pathogenic
Example: Staphylococcus aureus
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BSL-3
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Pathogenic microorganisms which can cause potentially lethal disease through respiratory transmission
Example: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
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BSL-4
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Microorganisms are dangerous and pose high risks of aerosol-transmitted infections that are fatal and without treatment or vaccines
Example: Zaire ebolavirus
7
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what is CDC?
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (
