Occupational Exposure to Blood-Borne or Body Fluid Pathogens among Medical Interns at Addington Hospital, Durban
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
South African Family Practice
Volume:
53
Issue:
5
Copyright:
2011
Pages:
5
Description:
Interns are a vulnerable group of healthcare workers, cited as having the highest incidence of accidental needle-stick injuries and splashes with blood or body fluids. This study compared the incidence of occupational exposure between first- and second-year interns in South Africa to estabilsh the severity of the problem. [adapted from abstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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