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Hepatitis: exploding the myths

Jaswant Sira Liaison Sister, Liver Unit, Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Trust

This article outlines the foundations of hepatitis infectivity and discusses preventive measures for avoiding cross-infection. The purpose of this article is to enable nurses to be well informed so that patients, their families and social contacts are appropriately advised and any perceived myths associated with the disease are dispelled

This article relates to UKCC Professional Development categories: Patient, client, family and colleague support and Education development.

Nursing Standard. 12, 2, 49-56. doi: 10.7748/ns.12.2.49.s54

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01 October 1997 / Vol 12 issue 2

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