Hepatitis Prevention

Scientists at University of Aberdeen publish research in hepatitis prevention

Published in Medical Verdicts and Law Weekly, October 15th, 2009

Scientists discuss in 'Sharps injuries among medical students' new findings in hepatitis. "Medical students may be at risk of sharps injuries for several reasons. These exposures can transmit a range of blood-borne pathogens including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus," scientists writing in the journal Occupational Medicine report.

"To evaluate medical students' knowledge regarding the prevention and management of sharps injuries and their experience of such exposures in the calendar year 2007. A cross-sectional, web-based, survey of fourth and fifth year medical students enrolled at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. All students...

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Source: Medical Verdicts and Law Weekly (2009-10-15)

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