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2. Needlestick injury - Wikipedia

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   While needlestick injuries have the potential to transmit bacteria, protozoa, viruses and prions, [6] the risk of contracting hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV is the highest. [7] The World Health Organization estimated that in 2000, 66,000 hepatitis B, 16,000 hepatitis C, and 1,000 HIV infections were caused by needlestick injuries.

3. Needleless connector - Wikipedia

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   Needleless connectors (also known as NC's) were developed to reduce needlestick injuries, which occurs when the skin is accidentally punctured by a used needle. [2] Needlestick injuries can be very serious and potentially expose a healthcare professional to bloodborne infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. [3] [4]

4. Sharps waste - Wikipedia

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   It is possible for this waste to spread blood-borne pathogens if contaminated sharps penetrate the skin. The spread of these pathogens is directly responsible for the transmission of blood-borne diseases, such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV. Health care professionals expose themselves to the risk of transmission of these ...

5. Here's What Hepatitis C Actually Is—and How You Get It - AOL

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   “Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus,” says Dr. Dieterich. “It is transmitted through the blood, so IV drug use is a major driver of the virus, especially now due to the heroin epidemic.

6. Understanding hepatitis C: A growing public health concern - AOL

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   Mar. 14—Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is becoming a big public health concern in many counties, including Lawrence County, encouraging us to review some ...

7. Needle and syringe programmes - Wikipedia

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   [22] [23] The NIH estimated in 2002 that in the United States, 15–20% of injection drug users have HIV and at least 70% have hepatitis C. [23] The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports one-fifth of all new HIV infections and the vast majority of hepatitis C infections are the result of injection drug use. [22]