Shorouk Fathi Abd-Elmaksoud_Chapter I
Shorouk Fathi Abd-Elmaksoud_Chapter I

Body Fluid Exposure
Body Fluid Exposure

... Hep B: 5% transmission if e negative, 40% if e positive; most commonly from blood Hep C: 2-10% transmission from needlestick HIV: 0.3% transmission from all exposures Receptive anal intercourse 0.8% Shared IV drug needles 0.6% Needlestick 0.3% Vaginal intercourse 0.1% Insertive anal intercourse 0.1% ...

Needlestick injury

A needlestick injury is a percutaneous piercing wound caused by a sharp instrument. Commonly encountered by people handling needles in the medical setting, such injuries are an occupational hazard for health care professionals. Law enforcement personnel are also at high risk for needle stick injuries at work. Needlestick injuries are particularly dangerous because they may transmit blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS.Despite their seriousness, it is estimated that half of all needlestick injuries go unreported. On the other hand, as needlesticks have been recognized as occupational hazards, their prevention has become the subject of regulations.