| Bloodborne pathogens exposure from occupational fingernail scratches. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18020103 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Following occupational fingernail scratches (OFSs) in a developmental center, the source resident and the injured employee were tested for bloodborne pathogens (BPs). The pros and cons of this practice were scrutinized since fingernails usually contain no blood. Available records revealed no OFS-related BP transmission in 14 years. PubMed displayed no article linking OFS with BP. The facility's practice was discontinued as it was deemed unnecessary, wasteful, an impediment to the event's expeditious closure, an ineffective workers' compensation safeguard, and a potential source of venipuncture-related complications and false-positive laboratory results. Even long-standing practices require periodic scientific review. |
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Authors:
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Ghan-Shyam Lohiya; Lilia Tan-Figueroa; Sonia Lohiya |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the National Medical Association Volume: 99 ISSN: 0027-9684 ISO Abbreviation: J Natl Med Assoc Publication Date: 2007 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-20 Completed Date: 2008-01-08 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503090 Medline TA: J Natl Med Assoc Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1271-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Fair-view Developmental Center, 2501 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA. glohiya@fdc.dds.ca.gov |
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Accidents, Occupational
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statistics & numerical data* Blood-Borne Pathogens* California / epidemiology Health Personnel* Humans Nails* Occupational Exposure / adverse effects* Occupational Health* Pilot Projects Risk Assessment Risk Factors Sepsis / epidemiology*, transmission Skin Diseases / epidemiology, etiology* |
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