[Factors that facilitate the infection of medical workers with viral hepatitis B].
The author analyzes of 180 physicians, nurses, laboratory workers, technicians, carriers of HB A, revealed by radioimmunoassay and a control group of non-carriers. Different factors are discussed favouring viral hepatitis B, namely, donorship, minor traumas, rubber gloves as a means of protection, instruments, syringes, needles, inadequate provision with washing and disinfection means. Knowledge of data on the real hazards of viral hepatitis B infection among the medical personnel is of major importance.
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D002353:Carrier State / Q000097:blood / Q000635:transmission; D006282:Health Personnel; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000097:blood / Q000635:transmission*; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D014455:Ukraine
D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
Izuchenie faktorov, sposobstvuiushchikh infitsirovaniiu meditsinskikh rabotnikov virusnym gepatitom B.