Risk of transmission and features of hepatitis C after needlestick injuries.
Document Type
Article
Department
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Abstract
The rate of transmission and management of needlestick injuries from hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients to healthcare workers is still a matter of debate. We used a stringent protocol using monthly transaminase levels and polymerase chain reaction for HCV RNA to monitor 53 healthcare workers prospectively for up to 6 months following needle injuries from HCV-positive patients. Evidence of transmission of HCV was found in only 2 workers (4%) with mild asymptomatic infection, one of which resolved spontaneously. Based on our experience, we now use a less-intensive follow-up protocol. Further investigation is required to determine the most cost-effective method to monitor individuals who suffer a needlestick injury from an HCV-positive patient
Publication (Name of Journal)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemio
Recommended Citation
SS, H.,
B, F.,
Q, R.,
T, S.,
Siddiqui, A. A.
(1999). Risk of transmission and features of hepatitis C after needlestick injuries.. Infect Control Hosp Epidemio, 20(1), 63-64.
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