Doctor-to-patient transmission of viral hepatitis B: is it a problem, is there a solution?

Authors
Schalm, SW van Wijngaarden, JK
Citation
Sw. Schalm et Jk. Van Wijngaarden, Doctor-to-patient transmission of viral hepatitis B: is it a problem, is there a solution?, J VIRAL HEP, 7(4), 2000, pp. 245-249
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF VIRAL HEPATITIS
ISSN journal
13520504 → ACNP
Volume
7
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
245 - 249
Database
ISI
SICI code
1352-0504(200007)7:4<245:DTOVHB>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
It is well-established that hepatitis B may be transmitted from surgeons to their patients. Clear strategies are needed to reduce the risk of transmis sion whilst not discriminating unnecessarily against surgeons who may pose no risks to their patients. This review outlines the current position and p rovides a blueprint for action that may reduce the risks to patients whilst minimizing the impact on practising surgeons.