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Standard Precautions – treating all blood, body fluids, non-intact skin and mucous membranes as if they are infected. Sterilization – destroys all microorganisms, not just pathogens. Susceptible Host – the person who could be infected (e.g., elderly, persons who are not in good health, people who do not follow proper infection control ... ................
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