New recommendations on health care worker exposure to HIV. Clearinghouse, AIDS Newsletter Database, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5714. A fee will apply.

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New recommendations on health care worker exposure to HIV. Clearinghouse, AIDS Newsletter Database, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5714. A fee will apply.

STEP Perspect. 1996 Fall;8(3):8-10. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/97702552
Woodward J; University of Washington, Seattle, WA.

Abstract: Health care workers who deal with HIV patients are trained and knowledgeable in universal precautions. However, they remain at risk of seroconversion from accidental exposure, and new treatment options are highlighted. Theories on viral dynamics and aggressive antiretroviral regimens suggest that health care workers receive post exposure prophylaxis. Risk factors are identified; needlesticks, which are thought to be the most risky, result in seroconversion only 0.2 to 0.3 percent of the time.

Keywords: Anti-HIV Agents/THERAPEUTIC USE Disease Transmission/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Drug Therapy, Combination Guidelines HIV/*DRUG EFFECTS HIV Infections/DRUG THERAPY/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/*TRANSMISSION HIV Protease Inhibitors/THERAPEUTIC USE *Health Personnel Human Indinavir/THERAPEUTIC USE Lamivudine/THERAPEUTIC USE Occupational Exposure/*PREVENTION & CONTROL Risk Factors Viral Load Zidovudine/THERAPEUTIC USE NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
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