title: [Prevention of nosocomial transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from HIV-positive healthcare workers. Recommendations of the German Association for the Control of Viral Diseases (DVV) e.V. and the Society for Virology (GfV) e.V].
abstract: To the best of our knowledge, the German Association for the Control of Viral Diseases (DVV) e.V. and the Society for Virology (GfV) e.V. are the first in Europe to provide precise recommendations for the management of health care workers (HCWs) who are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Requirements for HIV-infected HCWs need to be clearly defined. With a permanent viral burden of less than or equal to 50 copies/mL, HIV-positive HCWs are allowed to perform any surgery and any invasive procedure, as long as the infected HCW uses double-gloving, undergoes follow-up routinely by occupational medicine professionals, undergoes a quarterly examination of viral burden, and has a regular medical examination by a physician who has expertise in the management of HIV. Unrestricted professional activity is only possible with a strict compliance to take antiretroviral therapy and if the HIV-infected HCW strictly adheres to the recommended infection control procedures. Complete compliance with the recommendation almost certainly leads to no HIV transmission risk in patient care.
authors: Institut für Medizinische Virologie, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 40, 60596, Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland. Rabenau@em.uni-frankfurt.de
authors: H F
authors: HF
authors: Rabenau
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Gottschalk
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Gürtler
authors: A E
authors: AE
authors: Haberl
authors: O
authors: O
authors: Hamouda
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Himmelreich
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Korn
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Mertens
authors: K W
authors: KW
authors: Schmidt
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Schmiedel
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Spickhoff
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Wirz
authors: P
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authors: Wutzler
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Wicker
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D005858:Germany; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D017757:Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016602:Needlestick Injuries / Q000821:virology; D012307:Risk Factors; D014600:Utilization Review; D019562:Viral Load
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents