Bioethics , Bisafety , Quality Control and Quality Assurance : MSC Micro 4th Sem
Bioethics , Biosafety , Quality Control and Quality Assurance Q. How are human pathogens classified on the basis of the biological risk assessment criteria. Answer: Human pathogens are classified as follows: Risk Group 1 (RG1): Description: Pathogens that are not associated with disease in healthy adult humans. Examples: Non-pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli, Lactobacillus species. Biosafety Level: BSL-1 Containment: Basic laboratory practices, no special containment required. Risk Group 2 (RG2): Description: Pathogens that can cause human disease but are unlikely to be a serious hazard to laboratory workers, the community, livestock, or the environment. Disease Severity: Usually mild and moderate, rarely serious. Transmission: Limited risk of spreading. Treatment: Effective preventive measures and treatments are available. Examples: Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., Hepatitis A virus. Biosafety Level: BSL-2 Containment: Moderate; includes limited access to the laborat...