Abstract |
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission by needlestick accidents involving hospital employees has become an important problem. The present report is of a case of acute hepatitis C that developed after a needlestick injury, despite short duration interferon treatment performed just after the accident in a trial effort to prevent HCV transmission. Nosocomial infection of HCV in medical employees is reviewed, and the current prospects for protecting them from HCV transmission after needlestick accident are discussed.
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Authors | Y Nakano, K Kiyosawa, T Sodeyama, E Tanaka, A Matsumoto, T Ichijo, M Mizokami, S Furuta |
Journal | Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
(J Gastroenterol Hepatol)
1995 Sep-Oct
Vol. 10
Issue 5
Pg. 609-11
ISSN: 0815-9319 [Print] Australia |
PMID | 8963040
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Accidents
- Acute Disease
- Adult
- Hepatitis C
(prevention & control, transmission)
- Humans
- Interferons
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Needlestick Injuries
(complications)
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