Hepatitis C Contamination of Medication Vials Accessed with Sterile Needles and Syringes

Conclusions Hepatitis C virus can be transferred into commonly used medications when using sterile single-use needles and syringes where it remains viable for several days. Furthermore, cleaning the vial diaphragm with 70% isopropyl alcohol is not sufficient to eliminate the risk of hepatitis C virus infectivity. This highlights the potential risks associated with sharing medications between patients.
Source: Anesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research