Tuberculosis in HIV-infected individuals

Sepkowitz, Douglas

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“…A study by Kent and Sepkowitz in 2004 showed that in prevaccine surveys the incidence of HBV infection was more than ten times higher in surgeons and laboratory workers exposed to blood and blood products than amongst other categories of HCWs. 18 The least number of injuries were reported by doctors working in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This finding was surprising as Obstetrics is a hands-on procedural discipline where needle stick injuries and mucosal exposure might be expected to occur.…”

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Hepatitis B Immunisation amongst doctors and laboratory personnel in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Khan¹,

Ross²

2013

Afr. j. prim. health care fam. med.

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BackgroundHepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the most easily transmitted blood-borne pathogen and is an occupational hazard for health care workers (HCWs). Despite the fact that infection is preventable through vaccination and post-exposure immunoglobulin therapy, many HCWs are unaware of the risks of HBV infection and of appropriate preventative measures. This study is unique in the South African setting as it focuses on the exposure, attitude and knowledge of doctors to HBV infection.MethodThis was an observational descriptive study. Records of the HBV immune status of all doctors who reported an occupational injury (OI) to the occupational health clinic between June 2010 and May 2011 were reviewed. A structured questionnaire was then distributed to all laboratory personnel and senior doctors employed at the hospital.ResultsOf the 67 doctors who reported an OI, 39% (26 out of 67) had no HBV immunity and only 19% (5 out of 26) had received Hepatitis B immunoglobulin. Of the 78 doctors who completed the questionnaire, 65% (51 out of 78) reported at least one OI during their career. Fifty-six percent of the respondents were unaware of their HBV immune status and only 31% had received a booster within the previous 5 years.ConclusionPoor compliance of HCWs to HBV vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis is a concern. In-service training is needed to inform staff of the efficacy of HBV vaccination and immunoglobulin therapy.

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Hepatitis B Immunisation amongst doctors and laboratory personnel in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Khan¹,

Ross²

2013

Afr. j. prim. health care fam. med.

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“…Of reported cases, 75% involve the lung, while non-respiratory (e.g. bone, heart, kidney, brain) or dissemination (miliary TB) are more common in immigrant ethnic groups and the immunocompromised [72]. They are also more likely to develop resistant strains.…”

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Infectious Diseases: The Role of the Healthcare Professional

Nicholson

2020

Clinical Forensic Medicine

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Tuberculosis in HIV-infected individuals

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Hepatitis B Immunisation amongst doctors and laboratory personnel in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hepatitis B Immunisation amongst doctors and laboratory personnel in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Infectious Diseases: The Role of the Healthcare Professional

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