Risks to health care workers from occupational exposure to hepatitis B virus, human immunodeficiency virus, and cytomegalovirus.
Transmission of hepatitis B, HIV-1 and CMV by percutaneous, mucosal, or contact with intact skin is of concern to health care personnel. This article summarizes current information regarding the risks of transmission of these agents and emphasizes infection control measures.
Gerberding
J L
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Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco.
D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D015497:HIV-1; D006280:Health Workforce; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors