Prevention and management of occupational exposures to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

David P. Calfee

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)852-856
Number of pages5
JournalMount Sinai Journal of Medicine
Volume73
Issue number6
StatePublished - Oct 2006

Keywords

  • HIV
  • Needlestick injury
  • Occupational exposure
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis
  • Precautions

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