Infectious occupational exposures in dermatology--a review of risks and prevention measures. I. For all dermatologists.
Dermatologists are at risk for exposure to infectious agents from a variety of sources throughout their workday. We review occupational infectious risks from percutaneous exposures, aerosolized infectious particles (eg, with laser surgery and dermabrasion), instrumentation, and cryotherapy. We also discuss current guidelines for management and postexposure prophylaxis of the more common occupational exposures, and conclude with an overview of means to minimize them.
Nori
Sarita
S
Department of Dermatology and Skin Surgery, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island 02908, USA.
Greene
Mary Ann
MA
Schrager
Harry M
HM
Falanga
Vincent
V
D003880:Dermatology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors