Management of Accidental Exposure to HCV, HBV and HIV in Healthcare Workers in Romania
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
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Author Contributions
Conflicts of interest
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| Age ± standard deviation | 36 ± 10 years | ||
| Gender | Males | Females | Total |
| 6 (10%) | 54 (90%) | 60 (100%) | |
| Occupation | Nurses | Doctors | Assisting staff |
| 48 (80%) | 7 (12%) | 5 (8%) | |
| Exposure | Percutaneous | Mucosal/corneal | |
| 49 (82%) | 11 (18%) |
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Malka, E.; Streinu-Cercel, A.; PiŢIgoi, D.; Bacruban, R. Management of Accidental Exposure to HCV, HBV and HIV in Healthcare Workers in Romania. GERMS 2012, 2, 137-141. https://doi.org/10.11599/germs.2012.1025
Malka E, Streinu-Cercel A, PiŢIgoi D, Bacruban R. Management of Accidental Exposure to HCV, HBV and HIV in Healthcare Workers in Romania. GERMS. 2012; 2(4):137-141. https://doi.org/10.11599/germs.2012.1025
Chicago/Turabian StyleMalka, Eyal, Anca Streinu-Cercel, Daniela PiŢIgoi, and Rodica Bacruban. 2012. "Management of Accidental Exposure to HCV, HBV and HIV in Healthcare Workers in Romania" GERMS 2, no. 4: 137-141. https://doi.org/10.11599/germs.2012.1025
APA StyleMalka, E., Streinu-Cercel, A., PiŢIgoi, D., & Bacruban, R. (2012). Management of Accidental Exposure to HCV, HBV and HIV in Healthcare Workers in Romania. GERMS, 2(4), 137-141. https://doi.org/10.11599/germs.2012.1025
