A post-mortem found the "most likely source" of the invasive infection was the injection as it was likely "bacteria was present on the skin at the time" and pushed in deeper by the needle.

Raelene Goody, 31, who has cystic fibrosis, an inherited condition that causes lung infections ... alternative to the needle. All Covid-19 vaccines have to be given via injection.

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation and damage to the liver, requiring a liver transplant if not ...

The needle cannot be reused for another injection. And therefore it can prevent needlestick ... Healthcare workers are often subject to a higher risk of contracting infections, such as Hepatitis B and ...

6 Contraindications to epidural glucocorticoid injection include systemic infection, local infection ... you will need a Tuohy epidural needle, a loss-of-resistance syringe, a local anesthetic ...

By Dr Monalisa Sahu, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) ...