Occupational exposure to human immunodeficiency virus in pediatricians: A previously undescribed high risk group
Date
2003
Authors
Marais B.
Cotton M.
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The risk of occupational HIV exposure in doctors caring for children with HIV infection is unknown. We conducted a retrospective survey among doctors at the Tygerberg Children's Hospital during September 2001, documenting occupational exposure in the previous 2 years. The overall incidence of needle stick injuries was 62%, but it increased to 91% in junior doctors. More than 50% of junior doctors recorded occupational HIV exposure. The areas of highest risk were the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. All doctors received postexposure prophylaxis.
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antiretrovirus agent, indinavir, lamivudine, proteinase inhibitor, zidovudine, anorexia, arthralgia, article, controlled study, headache, high risk population, highly active antiretroviral therapy, human, Human immunodeficiency virus, Human immunodeficiency virus infection, incidence, infection prevention, infection risk, injury, lethargy, major clinical study, malaise, nausea, newborn intensive care, occupational exposure, occupational hazard, outcomes research, pediatric hospital, pediatrician, physician attitude, priority journal, rash, side effect, sleep disorder, statistical significance, Adult, Age Distribution, Child, Child, Preschool, Communicable Disease Control, Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional, Female, Health Surveys, HIV Infections, Humans, Incidence, Infant, Male, Occupational Diseases, Occupational Health, Pediatrics, Retrospective Studies, Risk Assessment, Sex Distribution, South Africa
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Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
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