Abstract
Reports of cross-infection with HIV and hepatitis C during routine surgery in Sydney have refocused attention on preventing transmission of HIV and other blood-borne viruses in the health care setting. This review examines the risks of transmission in medical practice, summarises infection control measures and examines issues regarding the HIV-infected health care worker.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 86-89 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Medical Journal of Australia |
Volume | 165 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 1996 |