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Fifteen reported cases of documented HCV seroconversion occurred after percutaneous exposure, the majority from hollow\u2010bore needles used in the source patient\u2019s vein or artery and contaminated with blood or blood\u2010stained fluid. The seroconversion rate was 2.2% (14\/626). In multivariable analysis of healthcare workers with percutaneous exposure to blood or blood\u2010stained fluid, we demonstrate that blood sampling procedures (odds ratio [OR], 5.75; 95% CI, 1.33\u201324.91; <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20030.01) and depth of injury (OR for deep <jats:italic>vs<\/jats:italic> superficial injury, 21.99; 95% CI, 2.02\u2013239.61; <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20030.02) are independently associated with a greater risk of HCV seroconversion. This is the first UK study of occupationally acquired HCV in healthcare workers. It has reinforced our knowledge of risk factors for HCV transmission. Most of these exposures and transmissions were preventable. 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