title: A review of the transmission of viral hepatitis for gastroenterology nurses.
abstract: This article focuses on viral hepatitis because of the potentially devastating consequences of this disease group to gastroenterology nurses. Recent landmark work has reaffirmed the high risk of occupational exposure to viral hepatitis and the need for inoculation of all healthcare workers. Gastroenterology nurses, by virtue of their professional activities, are at particular risk. The various forms of viral hepatitis are reviewed and appropriate nursing interventions are discussed in this article.
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authors.lastname: Biddle
mesh_terms: D005762:Gastroenterology; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D012307:Risk Factors