Emerging Infectious Diseases Require Biosafety Awareness and Procedures
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
;
: 104-107, 2016.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-153894
ABSTRACT
In 2015, there was a Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) outbreak in Korea. Interestingly, most of the cases were nosocomial infection and significant numbers of healthcare workers (HCWs) were infected. There were various causes, but this study focused on HCWs and their ability to self-protect from infectious materials. HCWs did not receive sufficient instruction or training on biosafety, including how to use personal protection equipment and risk assessment at the beginning of the outbreak. Previous experience from an outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome or Ebola showed that HCWs must self-protect from infection sources, but HCW infection occurred again with this MERS outbreak. Therefore, the concept of biosafety self-protection must be emphasized so that HCWs can protect themselves from diseases and avoid spreading them.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Infection croisée
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Infections à coronavirus
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Appréciation des risques
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Maladies transmissibles émergentes
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Syndrome respiratoire aigu sévère
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Prestations des soins de santé
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Corée
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Humains
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Bacteriology and Virology
Année:
2016
Type:
Article
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