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Noun Concept
Categories: Industrial hygiene, Articles with short description, Injuries, Medical hygiene
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needlestick injury  Accidental needle stick  needle-stick  Needle-stick injury  needle stick injury
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A needlestick injury is the penetration of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object that has been in contact with blood, tissue or other body fluids before the exposure. Wikipedia
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A needlestick injury is the penetration of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object that has been in contact with blood, tissue or other body fluids before the exposure. Wikipedia
Accidental puncture of skin causing contamination Wikidata
Puncture of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object. Wiktionary
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The nurse developed hepatitis as a result of a needlestick injury. Wiktionary
IS A
occupational hazard
penetrating trauma
HAS EFFECT
blood-borne disease
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needlestick injury
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needlestick injury
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needlestick injury
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Accidental needle stick, needle-stick, Needle-stick injury, needle stick injury, needlestick, needlestick injuries, percutaneous exposure
Wikidata Alias
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percutaneous exposure incident, percutaneous injury

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