Mangaluru study finds autopsy workers at high risk of infection

A recent study from Mangaluru has warned that mortuaries and autopsy rooms are hazardous workplaces for professionals and workers. According to B Suresh Kumar Shetty, associate dean and professor of forensic medicine at Kasturba Medical College, infections like tuberculosis (TB) and HIV pose significant risks to autopsy workers, often going undiagnosed until the autopsy process begins.