US outbreak investigations highlight the need for safe injection practices and basic infection control.
US outbreak investigations highlight the need for safe injection practices and basic infection control.
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DOI：
10.1016/j.cld.2009.11.004
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发表时间：
2010-02-01
影响因子：
5.1
通讯作者：
Patel, Priti R
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作者：
Perz, Joseph F;Thompson, Nicola D;Patel, Priti R
目前对美国卫生保健环境中病毒性肝炎传播的了解表明，在过去几十年中，输血或血液制品的风险方面取得了进展。同样，由于广泛接种了B型肝炎疫苗，并采取了更安全的工作做法，医疗保健提供者受到锐器伤害和其他血液和体液接触的风险也有所减少。然而，越来越多的人认识到B肝炎和丙型肝炎病毒感染的患者间传播的暴发，发现了一个令人不安的趋势。本文强调了基本感染控制的重要性以及提高安全注射实践意识的必要性。
Current understanding of viral hepatitis transmission in United States health care settings indicates progress over the past several decades with respect to the risks from transfusions or blood products. Likewise, risks to health care providers from sharps injuries and other blood and body fluid exposures have been reduced as a consequence of widespread hepatitis B vaccination and the adoption of safer work practices. Increasing recognition of outbreaks involving patient-to-patient spread of hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus infections, however, has uncovered a disturbing trend. This article highlights the importance of basic infection control and the need for increased awareness of safe injection practices.