NR AMES
AU Walsh,B.
TI Control of infection in acupuncture
QU Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society 2001 Dec; 19(2): 109-11
PT journal article; review; review, tutorial
AB This paper is an update on infections, and potential infections, related to acupuncture, and a brief review of the relevant infection control procedures. There is no evidence at present to suggest that significant numbers of infections are being transmitted through standard acupuncture treatments in the UK. None the less, good infection control is essential. Like any other science, new research forces infection control to evolve and refine its procedures. Acupuncturists need to constantly review their standards as new viruses and risks are identified.
ZR 20
MH Acupuncture Therapy/*adverse effects; Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome/etiology; Great Britain; Hepatitis B/etiology; Human; Infection Control/*methods; Needlestick Injuries/*prevention & control; Risk Factors; Universal Precautions; Virus Diseases/*etiology/prevention & control
AD Kingston & Richmond Health Authority. Barry.B.Walsh@kingrich-ha.sthames.nhs.uk
SP englisch
PO England