MANAGING OCCUPATIONAL RISKS IN THE DENTAL OFFICE - HIV AND THE DENTAL PROFESSIONAL

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BEEKMANN, SE
HENDERSON, DK
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10.14219/jada.archive.1994.0210
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R78 [口腔科学];
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Despite universal precautions, work behavior modifications and technological advances, health care workers continue to experience occupational exposures to HIV and other bloodborne pathogens. Although the risk for infection is low when compared with other bloodborne Pathogens, 39 documented cases of HIV seroconversion have been recorded. Recent attention has focused on secondary prevention of HIV infection through post-exposure chemoprophylaxis.
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