Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratories handle agents that pose a moderate risk to laboratory personnel and the community. These agents are typically found in the community and can cause human disease, but are unlikely to cause serious or life-threatening disease.
Here are some examples of diseases that fall under BSL-2:
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV): A viral infection that affects the liver.
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): A virus that weakens the immune system.
- Salmonella spp.: Bacteria that cause food poisoning.
- Staphylococcus aureus: Bacteria that can cause skin infections and other illnesses.
- Influenza Virus: A respiratory virus that causes the flu.
- Measles Virus: A highly contagious viral infection that causes a rash and fever.
- Rubella Virus: A viral infection that can cause birth defects.
- Mumps Virus: A viral infection that causes swelling of the salivary glands.
- Chlamydia trachomatis: Bacteria that cause sexually transmitted infections.
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Bacteria that cause sexually transmitted infections.
It's important to note that this list is not exhaustive and there are many other diseases that fall under BSL-2.
