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Slide 4.6a. Acute, hepatitis C reports, by risk exposure — United States, 2011

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Figure 4.6a. Patients were asked about engagement in selected risk behaviors and exposures during the incubation period, 2 weeks to 6 months prior to onset of symptoms. Of the 624 case reports that contained information about occupational exposures, 1.4% (n=9) involved persons employed in a medical, dental, or other field involving contact with human blood. Of the 564 case reports that had information about receipt of dialysis or a kidney transplant, 0.4% (n=2) indicated patient receipt of dialysis or a kidney transplant. Of the 521 case reports that had information about surgery, 11.9% (n=62) were among persons who had undergone surgery. Of the 525 case reports that included information about needle sticks, 9.0% (n=47) indicated accidental needle stick/puncture.

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Page last reviewed: August 19, 2013
Page last updated: August 19, 2013
Content source:
- Division of Viral Hepatitis and
  National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention

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