The injection century: massive unsterile injections and the emergence of human pathogens

Lancet. 2001 Dec 8;358(9297):1989-92. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(01)06967-7.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Africa
  • Blood-Borne Pathogens
  • Communicable Diseases, Emerging*
  • Developing Countries
  • Equipment Contamination
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Infections / epidemiology
  • Infections / etiology*
  • Injections / adverse effects*
  • Syringes*
  • Unnecessary Procedures
  • Vaccination