Management of Occupational Exposures of HIV

Abstract

Management of Occupational Exposures of HIV

Chadakarn Phaloprakarn MD

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BMA Medical College and Vajira Hospital

Acquisition of HIV from an occupational exposure is a dreaded complication. Education of health care workers about occupational risks and adherence to infection-control procedures are important to prevent exposure to the pathogens. And, if exposure has occurred, postexposure monitoring and antiretroviral prophylaxis should be delivered to reduce the rate of infection.

Key words : occupational exposure, HIV

Vajira Med J 2001 ; 45 : 237 - 242