Biological agents-Syllabus

• Biological agents & effects on the human body
• Types of biological agent
• Hepatitis
• HIV/AIDS
• Legionnaires Disease
• Zoonoses
• Defence mechanisms of the body
• Assessment and control of risk
• Risk assessment of biological hazards
• Role of diagnostic laboratories
• Control measures for biological agents

• Use of personal protective equipment
• Safe handling of biological agents
• Waste disposal
• Monitoring exposure to biological agents
• Health surveillance