Biohazard accidents, harmful elements to the wellness of healthcare workers, and their risk factors.

Biohazard accidents, harmful elements to the wellness of healthcare workers, and their risk factors.

Background. For healthcare personnel, biohazard accidents pose a significant risk to their health. These exposures can enable the transmission of pathogens such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Objective. To indicate and quantify the risk associated with higher th...

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Main Authors: Tejada-Pérez, Juan José, Herrera-Burgos, María Renée, Parrón Carreño, Tesifón, Alarcón Rodríguez, Raquel
Format: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2022
Subjects:
healthcare workers
needlestick injuries
sharp injuries
occupational health
blood-borne pathogens
risk factors
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10835/14042

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http://hdl.handle.net/10835/14042

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