Hepatitis B and C infection: Is it a problem in Polish healthcare workers?
Objectives: Hepatitis B (HBV) and C viruses (HCV) are among the most frequent blood borne pathogens. According to WHO, 5% of healthcare workers (in central Europe), are exposed to at least one sharps injury contaminated with HBV per year, 1,7% - contaminated with HCV. Aims: The aims of the study wer...
Main Authors: | Marcin Rybacki, Anna Piekarska, Marta Wiszniewska, Jolanta Walusiak-Skorupa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2013-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health |
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Online Access: | http://ijomeh.eu/Hepatitis-b-and-c-infection-is-it-a-problem-in-polish-healthcare-workers-,2189,0,2.html |
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