The first case of AIDS due to occupational exposure in Brazil.
The first case of AIDS due to occupational exposure in Brazil is described. The accident occurred in 1994 and the health care worker was classified as AIDS-positive with unidentified risk in 1997. The correct classification as occupational exposure occurred after an epidemiological investigation conducted in 1999.
Seabra Santos
Naila Janilde
NJ
Disease Surveillance Division of the São Paulo State STD/AIDS Program, Hospital Infection Control Service of the São Paulo AIDS/STD Referral Center, Brazil. naila@crt.saude.sp.gov.br
Carvalho Monteiro
Ana Lúcia
AL
Catapano Ruiz
Emily Anna
EA
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000635:transmission*; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001938:Brazil; D015483:HIV Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D016602:Needlestick Injuries; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D012307:Risk Factors
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D015483:HIV Antibodies