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Article: Infections associated with body modification
Title | Infections associated with body modification |
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Authors | |
Keywords | body modification body piercing breast implants mesotherapy tattooing |
Issue Date | 2012 |
Publisher | Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Hong Kong Branch. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/inca/708700 |
Citation | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2012, v. 111 n. 12, p. 667-681 How to Cite? |
Abstract | Although exact statistics are lacking, body modifications for cosmetic purposes are performed in many countries. The commonest forms include tattooing, body piercing, and breast and facial augmentation using implants or injectable fillers. Liposuction and, to a lesser extent, mesotherapy are also practiced in many countries. Infective complications of these procedures include local infections, transmission of bloodborne pathogens (viral hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus), and distant infections such as infective endocarditis. Presence of foreign bodies, long healing time of piercing wounds, and poor compliance with infection control practices of some practitioners all predispose the recipients to infections. Apart from the endogenous microbial flora of the skin and mucosae, atypical mycobacteria, especially the rapid growers, have emerged as some of the most important pathogens in such settings. Outbreaks of infection are commonly reported. We hereby review the current knowledge of the topic with specific focus on infections associated with tattooing, body piercing, breast augmentation, mesotherapy, liposuction, and tissue filler injections. Greater awareness among consumers and health-care professionals, as well as more stringent regulations by the health authorities, is essential to minimize the health risks arising from these procedures. |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/191456 |
ISSN | 2023 Impact Factor: 2.6 2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.708 |
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dc.contributor.author | Wong, SSY | - |
dc.contributor.author | Wong, SCY | - |
dc.contributor.author | Yuen, KY | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-10-15T06:59:49Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2013-10-15T06:59:49Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2012 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2012, v. 111 n. 12, p. 667-681 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0929-6646 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/191456 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Although exact statistics are lacking, body modifications for cosmetic purposes are performed in many countries. The commonest forms include tattooing, body piercing, and breast and facial augmentation using implants or injectable fillers. Liposuction and, to a lesser extent, mesotherapy are also practiced in many countries. Infective complications of these procedures include local infections, transmission of bloodborne pathogens (viral hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus), and distant infections such as infective endocarditis. Presence of foreign bodies, long healing time of piercing wounds, and poor compliance with infection control practices of some practitioners all predispose the recipients to infections. Apart from the endogenous microbial flora of the skin and mucosae, atypical mycobacteria, especially the rapid growers, have emerged as some of the most important pathogens in such settings. Outbreaks of infection are commonly reported. We hereby review the current knowledge of the topic with specific focus on infections associated with tattooing, body piercing, breast augmentation, mesotherapy, liposuction, and tissue filler injections. Greater awareness among consumers and health-care professionals, as well as more stringent regulations by the health authorities, is essential to minimize the health risks arising from these procedures. | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.publisher | Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Hong Kong Branch. The Journal's web site is located at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/inca/708700 | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association | - |
dc.subject | body modification | - |
dc.subject | body piercing | - |
dc.subject | breast implants | - |
dc.subject | mesotherapy | - |
dc.subject | tattooing | - |
dc.title | Infections associated with body modification | - |
dc.type | Article | - |
dc.identifier.email | Wong, SSY: samsonsy@hkucc.hku.hk | - |
dc.identifier.email | Yuen, KY: kyyuen@hkucc.hku.hk | - |
dc.identifier.authority | Wong, SSY=rp00395 | - |
dc.identifier.authority | Yuen, KY=rp00366 | - |
dc.description.nature | link_to_OA_fulltext | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.jfma.2012.10.016 | - |
dc.identifier.pmid | 23265745 | - |
dc.identifier.scopus | eid_2-s2.0-84871617992 | - |
dc.identifier.hkuros | 226392 | - |
dc.identifier.volume | 111 | - |
dc.identifier.issue | 12 | - |
dc.identifier.spage | 667 | - |
dc.identifier.epage | 681 | - |
dc.identifier.isi | WOS:000314084300002 | - |
dc.publisher.place | Hong Kong | - |