Guidelines for the prevention of HIV transmission in the podiatric medical practice.
The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the US has increased over the past decade. This increase has effected concern regarding the risks of HIV infection within the podiatric medical practice. Implementation of an effective infection control program for blood-borne pathogens within the podiatric medical practice can minimize such risks.
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D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011032:Podiatry / Q000592:standards*; D016635:Universal Precautions