       Document 0147
 DOCN  M9620147
 TI    Postexposure prophylaxis for occupational exposures to hepatitis B,
       hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus.
 DT    9602
 AU    Henderson DK; Warren G. Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes
       of; Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
 SO    Surg Clin North Am. 1995 Dec;75(6):1175-87. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/96071865
 AB    Bloodborne pathogens are becoming increasingly prevalent in, and
       therefore contributing increasing levels of risk to, the health-care
       work-place environment. This problem is magnified in the blood-intense
       operating room and obstetric environments. Whereas we will never be able
       to eliminate such risks entirely from the health-care workplace, a
       multifaceted approach to the management of these risks throughout the
       hospital environment and particularly in risk-intense environments will
       likely create a safer milieu and climate. Such an improved environment
       will clearly be necessary as we continue to strive to provide optimal
       care for all patients, irrespective of their bloodborne infection
       status.
 DE    Blood-Borne Pathogens  Disease Transmission,
       Patient-to-Professional/PREVENTION &  CONTROL  Health Personnel
       Hepatitis B/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Hepatitis C/*PREVENTION & CONTROL
       Human  HIV Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  *HIV-1  Occupational
       Diseases/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Occupational Exposure  JOURNAL ARTICLE
       REVIEW  REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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