title: Choosing facts and caution over fear and convenience.
abstract: It has been said that fear of becoming infected with the human immunodeficiency virus is limiting the quality of care nurses provide. Concern for personal safety has increased with the appearance of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome as well as outbreaks of some other diseases that were thought to be well controlled. This article provides an overview of these diseases and the requirements for prevention.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D005239:Fear; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*