Postexposure prophylaxis: a guide for prevention of human immunodeficiency virus transmission in orthopedic surgery.
| Title | Postexposure prophylaxis: a guide for prevention of human immunodeficiency virus transmission in orthopedic surgery. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Authors | Judd WR, Romanelli F, Smith KM, Murphy BS |
| Journal | Orthopedics |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 378-82 |
| Date Published | 2008 04 |
| ISSN | 0147-7447 |
| Keywords | Anti-HIV Agents, Guidelines as Topic, HIV, HIV Infections, Humans, Incidence, Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional, Orthopedic Procedures, Risk Assessment |
| Abstract | Approximately half of orthopedic surgeons reported operating on at least 1 patient with known HIV infection. Knowledge of postexposure prophylaxis guidelines may prevent HIV transmission and avert unnecessary exposure to antiretroviral agents. |
| DOI | 10.3928/01477447-20080401-17 |
| Alternate Journal | Orthopedics |
| PubMed ID | 18453175 |
