Following a needlestick injury, visible blood on the needle increases the risk of contamination by blood borne viruses.

Report By: Pamela Punungwe - 4th year medical student
Institution: University of Manchester Medical School
Date Submitted: 23rd June 2006
Last Modified: 23rd June 2006
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [any person who has had a needlestick injury] does the [presence of visible blood compared with absence of visible blood on the device] increase the risk of [contamination by blood borne viruses].