The risk of occupational exposure and infection with infectious diseases: Part 2.

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The risk of occupational exposure and infection with infectious diseases: Part 2.

Home Care Provid. 1998 Dec;3(6):304-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/99154476
Sharbaugh RJ; drbob6@aol.com

Abstract: This article is the second of a series devoted to the epidemiology of selected infectious diseases known to be transmitted in health care settings. In subsequent issues, the relative risk of occupational exposure to and infection with these diseases will be discussed. Part 1 (October 1998 Home Care Provider) consisted of a brief review of general preventive measures associated with standard and transmission-based precautions. This article will address specific viral illnesses associated with blood-borne transmission.

Keywords: JOURNAL ARTICLE Community Health Nursing Cross Infection/*ETIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION *Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional/PREVENTION & CONTROL Hepatitis B/*ETIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Hepatitis C/*ETIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Home Care Services Human HIV Infections/*ETIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Occupational Diseases/*ETIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL Risk Factors
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