Hepatitis C nightmare. Interview by Charlotte Alderman.
Sustaining a needlestick injury resulted in nurse Dianne Wright contracting hepatitis C infection in 2003. Despite 24 weeks of gruelling treatment, she continued to work. A blood test taken at six weeks after the injury confirmed hepatitis C. Treatment with ribavirin and interferon lasted 24 weeks. Hepatitis C virus was undetectable half way through treatment. Viral clearing was confirmed at the end of treatment and six and 12 months later.
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000523:psychology; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000379:methods; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support