Key result
Molecular analysis indicated that a patient's acute hepatitis C virus infection after cardiothoracic surgery was caused by a strain similar to that of an infected healthcare worker.
Case Report (n=2)
Highlights the risk of bloodborne pathogen transmission from healthcare workers to patients during cardiothoracic surgery, particularly when skin conditions like atopic eczema are present.
Raises awareness of HCV transmission risk from HCWs during cardiothoracic surgery; leaves open whether skin conditions warrant targeted screening.
We investigated the source of infection in a patient who developed acute hepatitis C virus infection after cardiothoracic surgery. A healthcare worker was found to be infected with hepatitis C virus, and molecular analysis indicated the strain was similar to that found in the patient. The exact mode of transmission was not identified; however, atopic eczema on the healthcare worker's hands may have contributed to the transmission.
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Lot et al. (2007) conducted a case report in Acute hepatitis C virus infection (n=2). Hepatitis C virus transmission from healthcare worker was evaluated on Source of infection. Molecular analysis indicated that a patient's acute hepatitis C virus infection after cardiothoracic surgery was caused by a strain similar to that of an infected healthcare worker.
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