Introduction: Sharps injuries with contaminated instruments are a common occupational hazard among health care workers, often exposing them to life threatening blood borne infections. Management of sharps injuries poses a considerable burden on health care system, due to expensive post exposure investigations and treatment. This study was conducted to assess the incidence and post-exposure management of sharps injuries among doctors working in two teaching hospitals in Southern Province.
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