How to prevent aids
Title: How to prevent aids
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How to prevent aids
Healthcare personnel should assume that the blood and other body fluids from all patients are potentially infectious. They should therefore follow infection control precautions at all times.
These precautions include:
the routine use of barriers (such as gloves and/or goggles) when anticipating contact with blood or body fluids
washing hands and other skin surfaces immediately after contact with blood or body fluids, and
the careful handling and disposing of sharp instruments during and after …
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showed last 75 words of 478 total…frequently come into contact with potentially HIV-infected blood and other body fluids. Proper and consistent use of such safety devices should be evaluated.
Monitor the effects of PEP. More data are needed on the safety and acceptability of different regimens of PEP, particularly those regimens that include new antiretroviral agents. Furthermore, improved communication prior to treatment about possible side effects and close follow-up of HCP receiving treatment are needed to increase compliance with the PEP.
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