Prevention and management of occupational exposures to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Conference Paper uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids places health care workers at risk for acquisition of bloodborne pathogens, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Utilizing appropriate techniques, personal protective equipment, and safer "sharp" technology can minimize the risk of these exposures. When exposure does occur, immediate evaluation and initiation of post-exposure prophylaxis, when indicated. can substantially reduce the risk of transmission of HIV. In this article, the basic concepts of exposure prevention and management are reviewed.

publication date

  • October 1, 2006

Research

keywords

  • Blood-Borne Pathogens
  • HIV Infections
  • Health Personnel
  • Infection Control
  • Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
  • Occupational Diseases
  • Occupational Exposure

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 33751103402

PubMed ID

  • 17117310

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 73

issue

  • 6