<span>MORE than 8 million </span>U.S. healthcare workers<span> in hospitals may be </span>exposed<span> to </span>blood <span>or other </span>body fluids through<span> different types of contact like: </span>Skin injuries with contaminated sharp instruments such as needles and scalpels (82%). ◦ Contact with mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth (<span>14%).</span>
