Nori S, Greene MA, Schrager HM, Falanga V. Infectious occupational exposures in dermatology--a review of risks and prevention measures. I. For all dermatologists.
J Am Acad Dermatol 2006;
53:1010-9. [PMID:
16310062 DOI:
10.1016/j.jaad.2005.08.015]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2005] [Revised: 07/27/2005] [Accepted: 08/07/2005] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
Dermatologists are at risk for exposure to infectious agents from a variety of sources throughout their workday. We review occupational infectious risks from percutaneous exposures, aerosolized infectious particles (eg, with laser surgery and dermabrasion), instrumentation, and cryotherapy. We also discuss current guidelines for management and postexposure prophylaxis of the more common occupational exposures, and conclude with an overview of means to minimize them.
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