Occupational Acquisition of HIV Infection by Healthcare Workers in the United States
Journal Title: Journal of HIV for Clinical and Scientific Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Healthcare Is the fastest growing sector (5.6% increase in 2016) of the United States economy, comprising 17.8% ($3,2 trillion) of the gross domestic product. There are more than 18,000,000 American healthcare professionals (HCP) [1,2]. HCP face many noninfectious occupational hazards. This includes hazardous chemicals, latex allergies, lasers, radiation, stress, violence, strains, sprains and heat/fire. Also, HCP are commonly exposed to infectious agents, including the hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) while working.
Authors and Affiliations
Palenik Charles John
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP348151
- DOI 10.17352/2455-3786.000023
- Views 71
- Downloads 0
Nutritional outcomes in HIV-Exposed Infants in the Mingha Program, Dschang-Cameroon (2003-2011)
Background: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) is a set of interventions that contribute in reducing the risk of HIV transmission from mother (parents) to the child. The infant feeding choice in the HIV c...
Inaugural Issue, Crawling Now but Aimed at Running the Fastest
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causing Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a major public health problem [1]. The rapid extension of HIV is a global health challenge that has both social and economic implica...
Development of Mucoadhesive Gel Microbicide to Target Mucosal HIV Reservoirs
The wide use of microbicide is mainly depends on its effectiveness, less frequent application, ready availability and most importantly cost. The aim of this work was to develop affordable microbicide mucoadhesive gel for...
HIV/AIDS Risk for Young Female Petty Traders at Car Parks
Though the HVI/AIDS prevalence rate in The Gambia is one of the lowest in the sub-region, the disease and its associated effects has always been a concern both to the government, non-governmental organizations, professio...
Occupational Acquisition of HIV Infection by Healthcare Workers in the United States
Healthcare Is the fastest growing sector (5.6% increase in 2016) of the United States economy, comprising 17.8% ($3,2 trillion) of the gross domestic product. There are more than 18,000,000 American healthcare profession...