Potential risk of HIV transmission in barbering practice in Ethiopia: <it>from public health and microbiological perspectives</it>

• Main Authors: Biadgelegn Fantahun (Author), Belyhun Yeshambel (Author), Anagaw Belay (Author), Woldeyohannes Desalegn (Author), Moges Feleke (Author), Bekele Asegedech (Author), Mulu Andargachew (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HIV and other blood borne infections can be transmitted through the use of improperly sterilized and disinfected sharp equipments.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A cross sectional study was conducted from January to Ju...