Hepatitis B Virus is Detected on the Surface of Acupuncture Needles.
10.3777/jjsam.52.137
- VernacularTitle:Ｂ型肝炎ウイルスは抜しん後のしん体に付着する
- Author:
Takashi UMEDA
;
Koichi KURIBAYASHI
;
Yuki KASAHARA
;
Ikuro WAKAYAMA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HBV;
acupuncture;
infection control
- From:Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2002;52(2):137-140
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
We have detected Hepatitis B viral DNA on the surface of needles after removing acupuncture needles. Using a polymerase chain reaction we confirmed a band specific for Hepatitis B virus in one out of two patients who are known carriers. Our study indicates that acupuncture needles represent one possible sources of viral infection.
