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.
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Palenik Charles John
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