Prospective study of community needlestick injuries.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
Fifty three children were referred following community needlestick injuries, August 1995 to September 2003. Twenty five attended for serology six months later. None were positive for HIV, or hepatitis B or C. Routine follow up after community needlestick injury is unnecessary. HIV post-exposure prophylaxis should only be considered in high risk children.
Medical subject headings
- Needlestick Injuries