Infectious occupational exposures in dermatology–A review of risks and prevention measures : I. For all dermatologists - 21/08/11
Reprint requests: Vincent Falanga, MD, c/o Donna Colwell, Department of Dermatology and Skin Surgery, Roger Williams Medical Center, 50 Maude St, Providence, RI 02908.Boston and Newton, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island
Abstract |
Dermatologists are at risk for exposure to infectious agents from a variety of sources throughout their workday. We review occupational infectious risks from percutaneous exposures, aerosolized infectious particles (eg, with laser surgery and dermabrasion), instrumentation, and cryotherapy. We also discuss current guidelines for management and postexposure prophylaxis of the more common occupational exposures, and conclude with an overview of means to minimize them.
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| Dr Nori is currently affiliated with the Department of Dermatology, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Somerville, Mass. Funding sources: None. Conflicts of interest: None identified. |
Vol 53 - N° 6
P. 1010-1019 - décembre 2005 Retour au numéro
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