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Mapping Biological Risks Related to Necropsy Activities: Old Concerns and Novel Issues for the Safety of Health Professionals.
Tomao, Paola; La Russa, Raffaele; Oliva, Alessandra; De Angelis, Massimiliano; Mansi, Antonella; Paba, Emilia; Marcelloni, Anna Maria; Chiominto, Alessandra; Padovano, Martina; Maiese, Aniello; Scopetti, Matteo; Frati, Paola; Fineschi, Vittorio.
  • Tomao P; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), 00078 Rome, Italy.
  • La Russa R; Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
  • Oliva A; IRCSS Neuromed Mediterranean Neurological Institute, Via Atinense 18, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy.
  • De Angelis M; IRCSS Neuromed Mediterranean Neurological Institute, Via Atinense 18, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy.
  • Mansi A; Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.
  • Paba E; Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.
  • Marcelloni AM; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), 00078 Rome, Italy.
  • Chiominto A; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), 00078 Rome, Italy.
  • Padovano M; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), 00078 Rome, Italy.
  • Maiese A; Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, Italian Workers' Compensation Authority (INAIL), 00078 Rome, Italy.
  • Scopetti M; Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 336, 00185 Rome, Italy.
  • Frati P; Section of Legal Medicine, Department of Surgical Pathology, Medical, Molecular and Critical Area, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy.
  • Fineschi V; Department of Anatomical, Histological, Forensic and Orthopaedic Science, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 336, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 18(22)2021 11 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1512364
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Nowadays only a few studies on biological and environmental risk among healthcare workers are available in literature. The present study aims to assess the health operator's risk of contact with microorganisms during necropsy activities, to evaluate the efficiency of current protections, to identify possible new sources of contact, and to point out possible preventive measures. In addition, considering the current pandemic scenario, the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the dissection room is assessed. The objectives were pursued through two distinct monitoring campaigns carried out in different periods through sampling performed both on the corpses and at the environmental level.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182211947

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph182211947