New Study Finds Frequent Hand Washing Puts Health Care Workers at Increases Risk for Irritant Contact Dermatitis
February 01, 2008
February 01, 2008
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 1 -- The American Academy of Dermatology issued the following news release:
For the millions of health care workers in the United States, repeated hand washing may not seem like an occupational hazard at first glance. In fact, good hand hygiene is essential in health care workers to stop the spread of potentially serious infections, such as staphylococcus and clostridium. However, new research examining the risk factors for irritant contact dermatitis -- a common . . .
For the millions of health care workers in the United States, repeated hand washing may not seem like an occupational hazard at first glance. In fact, good hand hygiene is essential in health care workers to stop the spread of potentially serious infections, such as staphylococcus and clostridium. However, new research examining the risk factors for irritant contact dermatitis -- a common . . .