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HIV infection in healthcare workers

How great is the risk? What can be done before and after exposure?

Pages 30-38 | Published online: 17 May 2016
 

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Healthcare workers know that there is a risk of HIV infection through exposure to AIDS patients. In both hospital and office settings, physicians have the opportunity to set standards and promote education about the degree of risk, effective precautions, and postexposure testing, prophylaxis, and treatment. Drs Henry and Thurn share the latest findings and offer policy recommendations based on their own experience.

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