neurologic disorders
Overview of Prion Diseases
Prevention of Prion Diseases
Prions resist standard disinfection techniques and may be a risk to other patients and to surgeons, pathologists, or technicians who handle contaminated tissues or instruments. Transmission can be prevented by taking precautions when handling infected tissues and by using appropriate techniques to clean contaminated instruments. Using one of the following procedures is recommended: Steam autoclaving at 132° C for 1 hour Immersion in sodium hydroxide 1 N (normal) or 10%sodium hypochloritesolution for 1 hour 