Over 170 million patients worldwide are chronically infected with Hepatitis C virus (HCV); making it a globally important infection. Dentists constantly handle sharp instruments infected with biological fluids and are therefore considered at high-risk of contracting HCV infection. Needle-stick injuries seem to be the most common route of exposure to blood-borne pathogens in dental practice. Mor...

Introduction: Medical students are exposed to blood and body fluids during their clinical training which increased the risk of transmission blood-borne infections. The objective study is assess prevalence, knowledge, attitudes practices regarding sharp injuries among final medical University Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Methods: A survey was done 210 final-year Peradeniya with a self-administered onli...

BACKGROUND Nurses are at risk of percutaneous exposure incidents (PEIs), which may lead to serious or even fatal blood-borne infections. OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence of PEIs in the last year, among nurses and to assess their knowledge about and frequency of safe method of practice in exposure to blood-borne pathogens (especially, to HBV). MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional st...

Healthcare waste represents a major public health issue, especially in developing countries. Among healthcare categories, Waste materials the form of sharp ends are one most hazardous. Exposure to needle stick injuries can lead blood-borne pathogens, therefore management should be done effectively well. The study was conducted assess attitude workers towards management. A descriptive through em...