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nitrile or latex?? Oct 21, 2006 hello doc!! i have a question that many people would benefit from so pleaaaaase post this: are nitrile gloves as protective as latex concerning hiv and hepatitis when dealing with blood???? thanks doc, you're amazing |
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 Hi, Actually I'm hoping "many people" are already benefiting form my response to this same question posted in February 2006. See below! Once again, the archives had the answer all along! Be well. Stay well. Dr. Bob nitrile gloves as good as latex? Feb 11, 2006 hi dr. bob:) i am a nursing student in the great white north who was wondering... i had an open cut on my hand and was using nitrile gloves to treat a bleeding patient (patient has a latex allergy). is nitrile as effective at preventing the transmission of HIV/HBV/HCV as latex? Response from Dr. Frascino Hi, Yes, latex, nitrile, polyvinylchloride and polyethylene and polyurethane products would all be effective barriers in preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens (HIV and hepatitis). Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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