title: The first case of AIDS due to occupational exposure in Brazil.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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
authors.forename: Naila Janilde
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Seabra Santos
authors.forename: Ana Lúcia
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Carvalho Monteiro
authors.forename: Emily Anna
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Catapano Ruiz
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D015483:HIV Antibodies