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Nosocomial transmission of hepatitis B from an infected healthcare worker to a patient, France, 2005
- Source :
- Bulletin Epidémiologique AFSSA, Bulletin Epidémiologique AFSSA, 2009, pp.18-19, Bulletin Epidémiologique AFSSA, AFSSA, 2009, pp.18-19
- Publication Year :
- 2009
- Publisher :
- HAL CCSD, 2009.
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Abstract
- International audience; In 2005, following seroconversion by hepatitis B virus in a patient who underwent surgery, an investigation was carried out to identify the origin of the contamination. Evidence collected through this investigation strongly suggests a likely nosocomial transmission from a healthcare worker to a patient. An observational workplace practice review disclosed a certain number of malfunctions that could have played a role in the transmission, even if the exact route of transmission could not be established retrospectively. This case report underlines the importance of standard precautions and good practices of care.
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Bulletin Epidémiologique AFSSA, Bulletin Epidémiologique AFSSA, 2009, pp.18-19, Bulletin Epidémiologique AFSSA, AFSSA, 2009, pp.18-19
- Accession number :
- edsair.dedup.wf.001..c5c056447aea005ee55783e23f70cd4e