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A tricky and
difficult situation is the risk to a HCW after accidental exposure. CDC
reports that 600,000 to 800,000 needlestick injuries occur in HCW each year.
However, the prevalence of HCV in public safety workers is low at 1.3-2.2%
and in one study in Scotland, the prevalence in HCW was 0.28%. Read rest from slide. Kiyosawa, Ann Int Med 1991;115:367-9 |