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Table 2 Estimated prevalence and transmission rates of blood-borne viruses

From: Economic benefits of safety-engineered sharp devices in Belgium - a budget impact model

 

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

HIV

Prevalence in a hospital population [19]

4.9%

7.9%

9.0%

Transmission rate

30% [20]

1.8% [20, 21]

0.31% [20, 21]

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