Hospital staff and all other human or veterinary health care workers, including laboratory,
research, emergency service, or cleaning personnel are exposed to the risk of occupational …

ANTECEDENTES Los trabajadores de la salud se enfrentan a riesgos de accidentes y
enfermedades relacionados con su ocupación. El estrés psíquico, el contacto con …

Methods: We conducted a survey of HIV providers (n= 142, response rate= 61%) in Miami-
Dade County (Florida) and the District of Columbia that focused on their knowledge …

Human bites are frequently overlooked in making a diagnosis in the emergency room. They
are particularly notorious due to the polymicrobial nature of human saliva inoculated in the …

Background: Although rare, HIV transmission is one of the most feared consequences of
sexual assault. While availability of medications to prevent HIV transmission (HIV …

BACKGROUND Healthcare workers face the risk of accidents and illnesses related to their
occupation. Psychological stress, exposure to communicable diseases and violence are …

Background: This study examined the use of HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) among
sexually assaulted adolescent females. Methods: We analyzed data from the HIV PEP …

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced a radically changed world for everyone, but its
effects on police officers has been particularly acute. Officers have been subject to increased …

Although available for over a decade, use of nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis
(nPEP) remains controversial in the United States. There are concerns over sexual assault …

OBJECTIVES: To assess and evaluate the rate and outcome of occupational exposure to
hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in …