Blood-borne infections in healthcare workers in South Africa.

نویسندگان

  • T M Rossouw
  • M van Rooyen
  • J M Louw
  • K L Richter
چکیده

The risks associated with infection of healthcare workers and students with blood-borne pathogens, specifically HIV, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus, are often neglected. South Africa (SA) currently has no official policies or guidelines in place for the prevention and management of these infections. This article reviews the available data and international guidelines with regard to infected healthcare practitioners and makes minimum recommendations for the SA setting.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde

دوره 104 11  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2014