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Communicable disease control Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Management October 2017 Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................ ........................................ ........................................ 1 2 3 MANAGEMENT OF A PERSON WITH A BBF EXPOSURE ........................................ ........... 4 Initial follow-up care ........................................ ........................................ ............................... 4 Risk assessment ........................................ ........................................ ................................... 4 Risk Factors ........................................ ........................................ ...................................... 4 Needlestick injuries in a healthcare setting ........................................ ............................... 6 Consent.

Communicable Disease Control Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Management October 2017 Page 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION This document focuses on providing guidance for healthcare workers (HCW’s) on the assessment of risk

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