FURTHER PROGRESS IN THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH-CARE WORKERS

Authors
LECUYER PB FRASER VJ
Citation
Pb. Lecuyer et Vj. Fraser, FURTHER PROGRESS IN THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH-CARE WORKERS, Current opinion in infectious diseases, 9(4), 1996, pp. 280-285
Citations number
78
Categorie Soggetti
Infectious Diseases
Journal title
Current opinion in infectious diseases → ACNP
ISSN journal
09517375
Volume
9
Issue
4
Year of publication
1996
Pages
280 - 285
Database
ISI
SICI code
0951-7375(1996)9:4<280:FPITPO>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Infectious risks for healthcare workers include bloodborne pathogens, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, respiratory viruses, and exotic laboratory -associated pathogens, Prevention strategies include the development a nd use of behavioral, engineering and work practice controls, adherenc e to isolation guidelines and immunization. Effective infection contro l education and occupational health programmes for immunization, post- exposure prophylaxis and treatment are also essential.