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Updating of methods for prevention of HIV transmission during ophthalmological procedures.

Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh). 1987 Feb;65(1):13-8. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/87208979
Tervo T; Laatikainen L; Tarkkanen A; Valle SL; Tervo K; Vaheri A; Suni J

Abstract: The presence of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) particles in the tear fluid, on the conjunctival surface or in the contact lenses of patients with chronic HIV infection has made it necessary to establish better for guide-lines for decontamination of instruments during ophthalmological procedures. The methods are now at the stage of evolution. The present paper describes the disinfection procedures used in the Helsinki University Eye Hospital and updates the present decontamination protocols.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/ TRANSMISSION Conjunctiva/MICROBIOLOGY Contact Lenses Disinfection/*METHODS Human *Ophthalmology Sterilization/*METHODS Tears/MICROBIOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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