Blood Safety

Studies from University of London provide new data on blood safety

Published in Hepatitis Weekly, March 2nd, 2009

"Acupuncture is in widespread use in China, a country where the prevalence of infection with hepatitis B (HBV) is high and that of other bloodborne viruses is growing. Policies to reduce iatrogenic transmission have so far focused on injections, overlooking the risks connected with acupuncture," investigators in London, the United Kingdom report.

"To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practice relevant to the potential iatrogenic transmission of bloodborne viruses in Guizhou province, southwest China. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted (in 2005) with 80 health care workers, patients, and other key informants in health facilities at provincial,...

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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2009-03-02)

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