Recognition criteria for occupational cancers in relation to hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in Korea
In conclusion, we recommend keeping the current specific criteria. However, if a worker is injured at work when using a sharp medical device, and HBV and HCV viral infections are confirmed through serologic tests; if the worker is diagnosed as having a chronic HBV or HCV infection, a subsequent HCC (or Non-Hodgkin ’s lymphoma following chronic HCV infection) can then be considered highly related to the worker’s occupation.
Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research
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