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Table 1 Disease that may be transmitted through unsafe injection practice according to HCWs studied

From: Study of status of safe injection practice and knowledge regarding injection safety among primary health care workers in Baglung district, western Nepal

Disease transmitted

n (%)

HIV

9 (90%)

Hepatitis (including Hepatitis B)

8 (80%)

Syphilis

2 (20%)

Typhoid fever

1 (10%)

Tuberculosis

1 (10%)