Occupational exposure to blood-borne or body fluid pathogens among medical interns at Addington Hospital, Durban
Background: Healthcare workers are at risk of transmission of hepatitis B and C and human immunodeficiency viruses following accidental exposure to blood and body fluids. Interns are a vulnerable group of healthcare workers, cited as having the highest incidence of accidental needle-stick injuries a...
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| Main Authors: | H. Karani, S. Rangiah, A.J. Ross |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2011-10-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1661 |
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