Yeditepe Journal of Health Sciences

Original Article

Bloodborne Viral Infections Among Employees in a New Turkish University Hospital

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Abstract

ABSTRACT

Method:

In this study the screening data about these infections among 528 employees in a new university hospital in Istanbul is presented.

Results:

It’s been found that approximately half of the HCWs were vaccinated previously.

Conclusion:

After the screening, the others were started to be vaccinated and the continuous education programmes were established.

Keywords:

Bloodborne, Healthcare workers, Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, HIV, Occupational, Immunization

VOLUME

ISSUE

March 2009

Correspondence

Yesim Gurol

yesimg@yeditepe.edu.tr

Published Date

March 1, 2009

Suggested Citation

Gurol Y, İzbırak G, Tanrıöver Ö, Sonmezoglu M, Kocagoz S. Bloodborne Viral Infections Among Employees in a New Turkish University Hospital. YMJ. 2009;9:157-162.

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