| Document ID (ISN) | 40846 |
| CIS number |
83-1977 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0140-6736 - Lancet |
| Year |
1983 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Young A.B., Reid D., Grist N.R. |
| Title |
Is cytomegalovirus a serious hazard to female hospital staff? |
| Bibliographic information |
30 Apr. 1983, Vol.I, No.8331, p.975-976. 11 ref. |
| Abstract |
The findings of a working party set up to study this question in Scotland are reported. The main impact of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection occurs during pregnancy. Epidemiological data from Scotland, the rest of the United Kingdom and other countries are reviewed: the risk of congenital infection among the general population is similar (3-6 per 1000 births). There is a possibility of a slight occupational risk to hospital personnel. In children's hospitals, hygiene practices may affect the risk. Routine screening of staff for CMV antibody is not recommended. Recommendations for the prevention of cross-infection are given. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
virus diseases; women; hospitals; infectious skin diseases |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
expectant mothers |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational pathology
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Viral diseases (other than aids)
Skin diseases
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