Year: 2002
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: John X is a 52-year-old Caucasian male who worked as a medical technician and phlebotomist at a large medical center. He acquired hepatitis C virus (HCV) as a result of a needle stick following drawing blood from a confused and disoriented patient. Twelve weeks following the needle stick, John X demonstrated anti-HCV antibodies in his blood. He began to experience fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss and elevated liver enzymes. A diagnosis of chronic hepatitis C infection was made by treating physicians. The condition was determined to be a workers’ compensation case, with benefits due as prescribed by law, in his state of residence.
Source: Journal of Life Care Planning
DOI: 10.70385/001c.151348
Author: Patricia McCollom
Language: English
Topic: Hepatitis C virus research
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4416824101
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