Patterns of occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus and post-exposure prophylaxis among health care personnel in a tertiary care institute in south India – A retrospective case series

Patterns of occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus and post-exposure prophylaxis among health care personnel in a tertiary care institute in south India – A retrospective case series

Background: Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for occupational human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exposure involves the comprehensive measures used to prevent transmission of blood-borne pathogens such as HIV, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus through various strategies such as first aid, couns...

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Main Authors: M Vijaikumar, Saritha Mohanan, J Sowndharya, Carounanidy Udayashankar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Subjects:
health care personnel
occupational exposure
post-exposure prophylaxis
Online Access:http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2023;volume=14;issue=3;spage=357;epage=360;aulast=Vijaikumar

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