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Area of Science:

  • Anatomical Sciences
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Whole-body dissection is crucial for anatomy education.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted risks associated with dissection, including infectious agents.
  • Limited data exists on infectious pathogen risks in anatomy donors and universal mitigation guidelines are lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compile information on infectious pathogens encountered during human and animal dissection.
  • To assess pathogen prevalence, viability in dissection settings, and formaldehyde's impact.
  • To review mitigation strategies for reducing pathogen exposure risks in anatomy labs.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic scoping review of literature.
  • Searches conducted across PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and ERIC databases without date restrictions.
  • Data extraction on pathogen prevalence, viability, formaldehyde effects, and mitigation methods.

Main Results:

  • Identified various pathogens including zoonoses, blood-borne viruses, and fungal infections.
  • Provided data on pathogen prevalence, environmental viability, and formaldehyde fixation effects where available.
  • Summarized effective mitigation techniques and toxicological hazards in anatomy labs.

Conclusions:

  • Anatomy programs require comprehensive data to identify and mitigate infectious risks.
  • This review offers a foundation for developing safer dissection practices.
  • Implementing evidence-based mitigation strategies is essential for protecting dissectors.