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Guidelines for theManagement of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure ProphylaxisHepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Bloodborne viruses Can produce chronic infection Transmissible in healthcare settingsPreventing Transmissionof Bloodborne Virusesin Healthcare Settings Promote hepatitis B vaccination Treat all patients as potentially infectious Use barriers to prevent blood/body fluid contact Prevent percutaneous injuriesPreventing Percutaneous Injuries Eliminating unnecessary needle use Using devices with safety features Developing safe work practices for handling needles and other sharp devices Safely disposing of sharps and blood-contaminated materialsFactors Influencing OccupationalRisk of Bloodborne Virus Infection Prevalence of infection among patients Type of exposure and type of virus Nature and frequency of blood exposuresPrevalence of
Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposures to HBV, HCV, and HIV and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis
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