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Bloodborne Viruses (BBVs) and Occupational Exposure
Many organisms are potentially transmissible in the occupational setting via percutaneous (sharp) or mucocutaneous (mucous membrane/broken skin) routes. Definition - Healthcare worker and EPPs
Information and guidance for the occupational setting on the three most recognised bloodborne viruses in the United Kingdom are available below:
The main bloodborne viruses in the UK
Laboratory Services:
What's new
- External link:HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Guidance from the United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers' Expert Advisory Group on AIDS. London: Department of Health, September 2008
- HPA Conference:HPA Pointers Conference (Prevention of Occupational Infections, Treatment and Exposure Reporting Strategies for Healthcare Workers): 27-28 November 2008, Central Hall Westminster, London
- Surveillance Report: Surveillance of occupational exposure to bloodborne viruses in healthcare workers
- General information:Examples of good and bad practice to avoid sharps injuries
- Downloadable poster:
First aid following an occupational exposure (PDF, 146 KB)
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