Infectious occupational exposures in dermatology--a review of risks and prevention measures. II. The pregnant dermatologist

Sarita Nori; Mary Ann Greene; Harry M Schrager; Vincent Falanga

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2005.08.067

Infectious occupational exposures in dermatology--a review of risks and prevention measures. II. The pregnant dermatologist

J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 Dec;53(6):1020-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2005.08.067.

Authors

Sarita Nori¹, Mary Ann Greene, Harry M Schrager, Vincent Falanga

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dermatology and Skin Surgery, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island 02908, USA.

PMID: 16310063
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2005.08.067

Abstract

The number of women of childbearing age (i.e. physicians, registered nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants) working in the field of dermatology is increasing steadily. In part II of our review of the occupational infectious risks in dermatology, we address the special concerns for pregnant health care workers.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Cross Infection / etiology
Cross Infection / prevention & control
Dermatology*
Female
Humans
Occupational Diseases / etiology*
Occupational Diseases / prevention & control*
Occupational Exposure / adverse effects*
Occupational Exposure / prevention & control*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / etiology*
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / prevention & control*
Risk Factors
Virus Diseases / etiology
Virus Diseases / prevention & control*