Postexposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus: Frequency of initiation and completion of newly recommended regimen Journal Article
| Authors: | Sepkowitz, K. A.; Rivera, P.; Louther, J.; Lim, S.; Pryor, B. |
| Article Title: | Postexposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus: Frequency of initiation and completion of newly recommended regimen |
| Abstract: | Recent evidence demonstrating the efficacy of zidovudine, as well as experience with protease inhibitors, led to revision of recommendations for occupational exposures to human immunodeficiency virus-infected blood. At our hospital, this resulted in significant increases in rates of reported exposures and prophylaxis initiation. Among 10 healthcare workers given three-drug, protease-inhibitor-containing regimens, five completed 4 weeks, two completed 4 weeks of two drugs, and three stopped due to intolerance. Three workers missed work due to side effects. |
| Keywords: | united states; human immunodeficiency virus infection; new york city; anti-hiv agents; cross infection; hiv infections; anti human immunodeficiency virus agent; needlestick injury; needlestick injuries; humans; human; article |
| Journal Title: | Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology |
| Volume: | 19 |
| Issue: | 7 |
| ISSN: | 0899-823X |
| Publisher: | The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America |
| Date Published: | 1998-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 506 |
| End Page: | 508 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 9702574 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI: | 10.2307/30141400 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 12 December 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
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