Abstract
A study on hepatitis B and C virus seroprevalence was carried out on blood samples from 327 municipal solid waste workers in Messina (Italy) to verify the hypothesis that this category of workers is at high risk for such diseases. The fact that 32.41% of all the subjects showed previous exposure to hepatitis B virus (HBV) substantiates the need to proceed with compulsory HBV vaccine prophylaxis in this category of workers, also in anticipation of possible medical legal litigations.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Hepatitis A Vaccines / administration & dosage
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Hepatitis B / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis B / prevention & control
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Hepatitis B Antibodies / blood*
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Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage
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Hepatitis C / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis C / prevention & control
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Hepatitis C Antibodies / blood*
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Humans
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Immunization Programs
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Italy / epidemiology
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Middle Aged
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Occupational Diseases / epidemiology*
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Occupational Diseases / prevention & control
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Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
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Occupational Exposure / analysis*
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Refuse Disposal*
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Risk Assessment
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
Substances
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Hepatitis A Vaccines
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Hepatitis B Antibodies
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Hepatitis B Vaccines
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Hepatitis C Antibodies