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November 18, 2005American Journal of Industrial Medicine889 citations

Estimation of the global burden of disease attributable to contaminated sharps injuries among health‐care workers

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APAnnette Prüss‐ÜstünERElisabetta RapitiYHYvan Hutin

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Occupational exposures to percutaneous injuries are substantial source of infections with bloodborne pathogens among health-care workers (HCWs). These infections are highly preventable and should be eliminated.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d75053ef4aa71f97f30bb9https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.20230
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