@article{ref1,
title="The high risk autopsy. Recognition and protection",
journal="American journal of forensic medicine and pathology",
year="1993",
author="Claydon, S. M.",
volume="14",
number="3",
pages="253-256",
abstract="The high-risk autopsy is defined as postmortem examination of a deceased person who has had, or is likely to have had, a serious infectious disease that can be transmitted to those present at the autopsy, thereby causing them serious illness and/or premature death. In this article, particular attention is paid to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B infections, as these are diseases that are currently of concern among mortuary workers. Recognition of risk factors and incidence of cross-infection in the mortuary as well as various recommendations for preventive measures are discussed. The need for high-risk autopsies, both to further research into these infections and to assist the police in cases of suspicious death, is stressed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0195-7910",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}