Hepatitis C
NEW YORK, Aug 8 (Praxis Press) Firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens in their lines of work. In response to concerns about hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection rates among such workers, the Centers for Disease Control evaluated the findings of studies in 4,433 first responders. Data from four major city health organizations and the Department of Public Health and Addiction Services of Connecticut was used. The prevalence of HCV infection
The Scientist Staff
Aug 9, 2000
NEW YORK, Aug 8 (