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Infection-control guidelines for patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

N Engl J Med. 1983 Sep 22;309(12):740-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/83297536
Conte JE Jr; Hadley WK; Sande M

Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/DIAGNOSIS/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Attitude of Health Personnel Bedding and Linens Cross Infection/PREVENTION & CONTROL Ethics, Medical Eye Protective Devices Female Hepatitis B/PREVENTION & CONTROL Human Male Masks Medical Waste Needles Occupational Diseases/PREVENTION & CONTROL Patients' Rooms Refuse Disposal/STANDARDS Resuscitation/STANDARDS Sterilization/STANDARDS Syringes JOURNAL ARTICLE

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