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  • Infectious disease epidemiology
  • Public health policy

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  • Healthcare workers (HCW) face occupational exposure risks to infectious diseases.
  • HCW can transmit infections to patients, with BK 3101 recognized as an occupational disease.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for patient and worker safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze claims data for occupational infections among HCW.
  • To assess infection risks based on occupation and specialty.
  • To identify types of infectious diseases and evaluate prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A selective literature review was conducted.
  • Data from accident insurance institutions on HCW occupational infections were analyzed.
  • Trends in infection claims were examined over a 22-year period.

Main Results:

  • BK 3101 was the fifth most common occupational disease in 2017.
  • Occupational infections in German HCW decreased over the last 22 years.
  • Reduced rates of blood-borne infections significantly contributed to this decline.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational infections remain a persistent risk for HCW.
  • Effective preventive measures are vital for reducing HCW infections.
  • Preventive strategies also mitigate nosocomial transmission to patients.