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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

National Survey of Sharps Injuries Incidence Amongst Healthcare Workers in the United States

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Pages 1193-1204 | Received 27 Jan 2023, Accepted 28 Mar 2023, Published online: 05 Apr 2023

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