title: Current issues and update on human immunodeficiency virus infection in the orthopaedic setting.
abstract: The risk of HIV transmission in the health care setting is a composite of risks, with exposure to blood being the most important source of infection and percutaneous injuries posing the greatest risk of transmission. The frequency of blood contact varies by occupation, procedure performed, and precautions used. Data suggest that PEP may be effective in reducing the risk of occupational HIV transmission. The risk for transmission of HIV from HCW to patients is very small.
authors.affiliation: HIV Infections Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Panlilio
mesh_terms: D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D017757:Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient / Q000517:prevention & control; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D012307:Risk Factors