Nosocomial Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus Associated With the Use of Multidose Saline Vials
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology2003Vol. 24(2), pp. 122–127
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Gérard Krause, Mary Jo Trepka, Robert S. Whisenhunt, Dolly Katz, Omana V. Nainan, Steven Wiersma, Richard S. Hopkins
Abstract
This outbreak of HCV probably occurred when a multidose saline vial was contaminated with blood from an HCV-infected patient Hospitals should emphasize adherence to standard procedures to prevent blood-borne infections. In addition, the use of single-dose vials or prefilled saline syringes might further reduce the risk for nosocomial transmission of blood-borne pathogens.
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