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.
MeSH terms
-
Asepsis / methods
-
Cross Infection / prevention & control
-
Cross Infection / transmission*
-
Cross Infection / virology
-
Disease Outbreaks*
-
Equipment Contamination
-
Guideline Adherence
-
Hemodialysis Units, Hospital*
-
Hepacivirus / classification
-
Hepacivirus / genetics
-
Hepatitis C / epidemiology
-
Hepatitis C / prevention & control
-
Hepatitis C / transmission*
-
Hepatitis C / virology
-
Humans
-
Infection Control / methods*
-
Maryland
-
Ohio
-
Renal Dialysis / instrumentation*
-
Risk Factors
-
Virginia
-
Wisconsin