The ACE gene, also known as the antiotensin converting enzyme, has also been implicated in human performance. An increase in the frequency of the ACE D allele is associated with power and sprint athletes, while an increased frequency of the ACE I allele is associated with endurance athletes (Nazarov).
Blood borne pathogens are. microorganisms such as viruses or. bacteria that are carried in blood. and can cause disease in people. Types of Blood borne. Pathogens. Blood borne Pathogens Include. â Malaria.
Bloodborne Infectious Diseases: HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C. Exposures to blood and other body fluids occur across a wide variety of occupations. Health care workers, emergency response and public safety personnel, and other workers can be exposed to blood through needlestick and other sharps injuries, mucous membrane, and skin exposures. The pathogens of primary concern are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Workers and employers are urged to take advantage of available engineering controls and work practices to prevent exposure to blood and other body fluids.