Viral Hepatitis Updates from CDC 2010-9-1

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Viral Hepatitis Updates from CDC


(from a subscriber to Viral Hepatitis Updates from the Centers for Disease
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CDC Reminder to Clinicians: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person
Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has become increasingly
concerned about the risks for transmitting hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other
bloodborne pathogens to persons undergoing fingerstick procedures for blood
sampling, such as people with diabetes, who require assistance monitoring
their blood glucose levels. As reports of HBV infection outbreaks linked to
diabetes have been increasing, CDC issues an important reminder that
fingerstick devises should never be used for more than one person.
Additionally, auto-disabling single-use fingerstick devices should be used for
assisted monitoring of blood glucose.
<http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html>

Viral Hepatitis Serology Training
Continuing Education Credits (CME & CNE) have been renewed for this online
training from CDC. This course is comprised of six animated tutorials and
eight case studies. This training will help participants to understand the
different serologic tests, serological diagnosis, the meanings of serologic
markers and interpret serologic test results.
<http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/Res ... g/SerologyStart.htm>


New trainings available at KnowHepatitis.org
Six new free training webinars for frontline workers are now available on
demand! http://www.knowhepatitis.org/
•Living Well with Hepatitis C
•What Every Outreach Worker Should Know About Hepatitis C Treatment
•Chronic Hepatitis B in Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander Communities
•Viral Hepatitis and Persons Living with HIV
•The Power of Many Voices: Importance of Viral Hepatitis Coalitions
•Gay Men and Viral Hepatitis: What Front Line Providers Need to Know


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