Infectious occupational exposures in dermatology--a review of risks and prevention measures. II. The pregnant dermatologist.
The number of women of childbearing age (i.e. physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants) working in the field of dermatology is increasing steadily. In part II of our review of the occupational infectious risks in dermatology, we address the special concerns for pregnant health care workers.
Nori
Sarita
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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
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003880:Dermatology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*