Occupational exposure to HIV and the use of post-exposure prophylaxis.
The use of antiretroviral therapy as post-exposure prophylaxis against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is now routine following high-risk exposure to the HIV virus. This article summarizes the management of health care workers and others exposed to HIV in an occupational setting, and the evidence behind it.
Hamlyn
Elizabeth
E
Department of Sexual Health and HIV, Kings College Hospital, London SE5 9RS, UK. elizabeth.hamlyn@kingsch.nhs.uk
Easterbrook
Philippa
P
D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D012306:Risk; D006113:United Kingdom
D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents