What does the risk of biological agents depend on?
Capacity to cause disease- Danger for workers exposed to risk
- Contagiousness
- Existence of effective treatment
Risk groups
| Risk group of the agent | Infection risk | Possibility of infection | Existence of treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Low | Low | Yes |
| Group 2 | Possible | Possible | Yes |
| Group 3 | Likely | Likely | Yes |
| Group 4 | Very likely | Very likely | No |