Occupational transmission of human immunodeficiency virus

Polis, M.A.

Ear Nose and Throat Journal 69(6): 401-405

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0145-5613
PMID: 2198159
Document Number: 362365
As the number of patients requiring treatment for HIV-1 infection has increased, there has been increasing concern among health-care providers regarding the risks of occupational infection. Fortunately, this risk is low and may be made lower by adherence to infection-control guidelines. The incidence of occupational infection with HIV-1, risk of transmission in the occupational setting, guidelines regarding the handling and contact with infected blood and body fluids, and the approach to the occupationally exposed worker are reviewed.

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