Hepatitis C Virus Transmission in Hemodialysis Units Importance of Infection Control Practices and Aseptic Technique
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology2009Vol. 30(9), pp. 900–903
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Nicola D. Thompson, Ryan T. Novak, Deblina Datta, Susanne Cotter, Matthew J. Arduino, Priti R. Patel, Ian T. Williams, Stephanie R. Bialek
Abstract
We investigated 4 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection outbreaks at hemodialysis units to identify practices associated with transmission. Apparent failures to follow recommended infection control precautions resulted in patient-to-patient HCV transmission, through cross-contamination of the environment or intravenous medication vials. Fastidious attention to aseptic technique and infection control precautions are essential to prevent HCV transmission.
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