| Document ID (ISN) | 69585 |
| CIS number |
97-1354 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0944-6052 - Arbeitsmedizin - Sozialmedizin - Umweltmedizin |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Schmid K., Weber A. |
| Title |
Hazard of infection with Helicobacter pylori in the health services |
| Original title |
Berufliche Infektionsgefährdung durch Helicobacter pylori im Gesundheitsdienst [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1996, Vol.31, No.5, p.203-209. 44 ref. |
| Abstract |
Helicobacter pylori are pathogenic bacteria which can cause gastritis, ulceration of the mucous membrane of the stomach and stomach carcinoma. This literature survey reveals that personnel in gastroenterological clinics and nursing personnel may face a higher infection risk with Helicobacter pylori. Endoscopes, gastric secretion and faeces appear to be the main sources of infection. Because present results of epidemiologic studies are contradictory and inconclusive, inclusion of Helicobacter pylori infections in the list of occupational diseases is considered premature. Further studies are recommended. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
bacterial diseases; pathogenic bacteria; carcinoma; gastritis; nursing personnel; gastrointestinal cancer; health services; hospitals; peptic ulcer |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; stomach diseases; infectious diseases; bacteria |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Gastrointestinal diseases
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