Written question asked by Baroness Masham of Ilton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 2003. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 20 January 2003.

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Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

Question

Whether irradiation can be helpful in decontaminating surgical instruments in cases in which there may be a risk of the transmission of vCJD and other blood-borne viruses. [HL 1035].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1035; 643 c80WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Contamination Blood Disease control Medical equipment Surgery Viral diseases CJD Irradiation