A review of the scientific literature has been undertaken to align with the new HSE guidance: HSG283: Managing infection risks when handling the deceased. Guidance for the mortuary, post-mortem room and funeral premises, and during exhumation. 2018.

The literature review can be viewed at http://www.nipcm.hps.scot.nhs.uk/documents/tbp-infection-prevention-and-control-during-care-of-the-deceased/