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. 2009 Sep;30(9):900-3.
doi: 10.1086/605472.

Hepatitis C virus transmission in hemodialysis units: importance of infection control practices and aseptic technique

Nicola D Thompson  1 , Ryan T Novak, Deblina Datta, Susanne Cotter, Matthew J Arduino, Priti R Patel, Ian T Williams, Stephanie R Bialek
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Hepatitis C virus transmission in hemodialysis units: importance of infection control practices and aseptic technique

Nicola D Thompson et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2009 Sep.

Abstract

We investigated 4 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection outbreaks at hemodialysis units to identify practices associated with transmission. Apparent failures to follow recommended infection control precautions resulted in patient-to-patient HCV transmission, through cross-contamination of the environment or intravenous medication vials. Fastidious attention to aseptic technique and infection control precautions are essential to prevent HCV transmission.

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