Mapping Biological Risks Related to Necropsy Activities: Old Concerns and Novel Issues for the Safety of Health Professionals

Overview

Journal Int J Environ Res Public Health

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Environmental Health
Public Health

Date 2021 Nov 27

PMID 34831702

Citations 1

Authors

Paola Tomao

Raffaele La Russa

Alessandra Oliva

Massimiliano De Angelis

Antonella Mansi

Emilia Paba

Anna Maria Marcelloni

Alessandra Chiominto

Martina Padovano

Aniello Maiese

Matteo Scopetti

Paola Frati

Vittorio Fineschi

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Abstract

Nowadays only a few studies on biological and environmental risk among healthcare workers are available in literature. The present study aims to assess the health operator's risk of contact with microorganisms during necropsy activities, to evaluate the efficiency of current protections, to identify possible new sources of contact, and to point out possible preventive measures. In addition, considering the current pandemic scenario, the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the dissection room is assessed. The objectives were pursued through two distinct monitoring campaigns carried out in different periods through sampling performed both on the corpses and at the environmental level.

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