Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3293934 | Gastroenterology | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Twelve persons acquired HBV and HCV infections (6 hepatitis C, 5 hepatitis B, and 1 coinfection) in 2 separate offices as a result of receiving anesthesia from anesthesiologist 1. Gastroenterologists are urged to review carefully the injection, medication handling, and other infection control practices of all staff under their supervision, including providers of anesthesia services.
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Authors
Bruce Gutelius, Joseph F. Perz, Monica M. Parker, Renee Hallack, Rachel Stricof, Ernest J. Clement, Yulin Lin, Guo-Liang Xia, Amado Punsalang, Antonella Eramo, Marci Layton, Sharon Balter,