Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 exposures following blood-borne virus incidents in central Australia, 2002-2012.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
We retrospectively audited hospital occupational exposure events over a 10-year period, in a human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1)-endemic area of Central Australia, and report on 53 individuals exposed to HTLV-1 with no transmissions documented (95% confidence interval, 0%-1.5%). This has important implications for the management of exposures including the role of postexposure prophylaxis.
Medical subject headings
- Blood-Borne Pathogens
- HTLV-I Infections
- Health Personnel
- Human T-lymphotropic virus 1
- Needlestick Injuries
- Occupational Exposure