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Needle stick injuries in the community

Dorothy L Moore1

  • 1Canadian Paediatric Society, Infectious Diseases and Immunization Committee, Ottawa, Ontario.

Paediatrics & Child Health
|March 22, 2019
PubMed

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Needlestick injuries in children from discarded needles pose a low risk of blood-borne virus infection. Prompt assessment, counseling, and follow-up are recommended for injured children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Discarded needles in public areas present a risk to children.
  • Concerns exist regarding potential exposure to blood-borne viruses (BBVs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on BBV infections following pediatric needlestick injuries.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for managing and preventing these incidents.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on pediatric needlestick injuries.
  • Analysis of reported cases and risk assessments for BBV transmission.

Main Results:

  • The risk of BBV infection from such injuries is generally low.
  • Systematic assessment, counseling, and follow-up are crucial for affected children.

Conclusions:

  • Management strategies should focus on risk assessment and appropriate follow-up.
  • Recommendations are provided for healthcare providers and public health officials.

Keywords:
AntiretroviralsBlood-borne infectionsChildrenNeedle-stick injuries

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