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EnglishHealthcare workers (HCWs) are exposed to biological hazards on a daily basis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the risks of infection after occupational exposure to blood or body fluids among HCWs operating in the period 2013-2014, in a university hospital of Southern Italy. The frequency of accidents during the 2-year period was always lower than 5%. In 2013, 103 cases occurred; in 2014, the number of injuries had significantly decreased (n = 60). In 2013, an anti-hepatitis B surface antigen protective titer was only found in 70% of cases; in 2014, the subjects with a positive titer rose to 82%. No HCWs showed seroconversion to the main blood-borne pathogens. The implementation of strict prevention measures after the accidents reported in 2013 allowed the significant reduction of the number of injuries in 2014.
| Titolo: | Incidence of sharp and needle-stick injuries and mucocutaneous blood exposure among healthcare workers |
| Autori interni: | RAPISARDA, VENERANDO (Primo) LEDDA, CATERINA (Ultimo) |
| Data di pubblicazione: | 2019 |
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| Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11769/372833 |
| Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |
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