Does not cause disease in healthy adults.
Moderate to high.
Higher mortality and morbidity.
High.
Highest mortality rates in this category.
High.
Perception risk also very high.
Can be as low as
1 organism
Parasites (i.e. Plasmodium, Trypanosomes, Leishmania)
GI pathogens (Salmonella, Shigella)
Bloodborne Pathogens (HBV, HCV, Borrelia).
Don’t Drink It!
Never eat, drink or smoke in the laboratory.
Don’t Touch It!
Wear gloves, decontaminate work surfaces, avoid touching your face, make sure wounds are covered, work in a BSC, wear eye protection, work behind a shield.
Don’t Breathe It!
Because of inhalation risk, perform all work inside of a biosafety cabinet. Wear respiratory protection if needed.
Don’t Do It!
Risk Group 4 agents require significant containment.
