Document 0364
 DOCN  M9440364
 TI    The high risk autopsy. Recognition and protection.
 DT    9404
 AU    Claydon SM; Institute of Forensic Medicine, University of Wales College
       of; Medicine, Cardiff.
 SO    Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 1993 Sep;14(3):253-6. Unique Identifier :
       AIDSLINE MED/94144622
 AB    The high-risk autopsy is defined as postmortem examination of a deceased
       person who has had, or is likely to have had, a serious infectious
       disease that can be transmitted to those present at the autopsy, thereby
       causing them serious illness and/or premature death. In this article,
       particular attention is paid to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and
       Hepatitis B infections, as these are diseases that are currently of
       concern among mortuary workers. Recognition of risk factors and
       incidence of cross-infection in the mortuary as well as various
       recommendations for preventive measures are discussed. The need for
       high-risk autopsies, both to further research into these infections and
       to assist the police in cases of suspicious death, is stressed.
 DE    Autopsy/*METHODS  Communicable Disease Control/*METHODS  Communicable
       Diseases/*TRANSMISSION  *Coroners and Medical Examiners  *Forensic
       Medicine  Human  HIV Infections/PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION
       Occupational Diseases/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Protective Clothing  Risk
       Factors  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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