| Document ID (ISN) | 76544 |
| CIS number |
01-581 |
| Year |
1999 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Murlidhar V. |
| Title |
Bloodborne occupational diseases of health care workers (HCW) |
| Bibliographic information |
Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA), 42 Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi 110062, India, 1999. i, 27p. 52 ref. |
| Abstract |
This manual on the risks of exposure to bloodborne diseases of health care personnel focuses on hepatitis B and C, HIV and AIDS transmission risks. Transmission mechanisms, risk factors for seroconversion following percutaneous injury, post-exposure prophylaxis, hygiene practices, decontamination and sterilization, personal protective equipment and vaccination are presented along with safety recommendations for dealing with sharp instruments and body fluids. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
India; infectious diseases; health care personnel; immunodeficiency syndrome; infection control; infectious hepatitis |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
injection injuries; contagion; manuals; safety guides; personal protective equipment; prophylaxis; personal hygiene |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | India |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Biological hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Health care services
Liver diseases
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Viral diseases (other than aids)
HIV/AIDS
|
