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Occupational Exposure to HBV, HCV, or HIV

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
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Agency: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Sponsor: 
Health Canada - Canadian Strategy on HIV/AIDS
Date: 
2001
Pages: 
16
Summary: 
A series of seven information sheets that summarize the current scientific data on the risk of transmission of the hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and HIV as a result of occupational exposure. Topics include: Risks of Transmission; Management of Exposure; Post-exposure prophylaxis; Testing for Infection; Information from the Source Person; Calls for Compulsory Testing of Source Persons; Readings and Resources
Keywords: 
Canada; Canadian HIV/AIDS Network; hepatitis; hepatitis c; HIV; HIV transmission; occupational health; prevention; public health; risk behaviour; treatment; workplace