Risk for HIV infection among health care workers. Nine questions physicians often ask.
Consideration is given to the risk from needlestick injury and other accidental exposure to blood and bodily fluids infected with HIV. Recommendations are made for postexposure prophylaxis with zidovudine: how soon to start administering the drug, optimal dosages, and subsequent monitoring of the person who has been exposed. Also discussed is the possibility of additional risks incurred by pregnant health care workers.
Schwebke
J R
JR
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014931:Women, Working; D015215:Zidovudine / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D015215:Zidovudine