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Large Outbreak of Hepatitis C Virus Associated With Drug Diversion by a Healthcare Technician.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 31 Aug 2018

Alroy-Preis Sharon, Daly Elizabeth R, Adamski Christine, Dionne-Odom Jodie, Talbot Elizabeth A, Gao Fengxiang, Cavallo Steffany J, Hansen Katrina, Mahoney Jennifer C, Metcalf Erin, Loring Carol, Bean Christine, Drobeniuc Jan, Xia Guo-Liang, Kamili Saleem, Montero José T

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Background: In May 2012, the New Hampshire (NH) Division of Public Health Services (DPHS) was notified of 4 persons with newly diagnosed hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection at hospital X. Initial investigation suggested a common link to the hospital cardiac catheterization laboratory (CCL) because the infected persons included 3 CCL patients and a CCL technician. NH DPHS initiated an investigation to determine the...

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PMID: 29767683
DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy193

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