HIV Flashcards
The greatest risk of transmission of HIV following a needle-stick injury was ?
The greatest risk of transmission of HIV following a needle-stick injury was the depth of the injury.
The risk of transmission of HIV following a percutaneous injury is?
Percutaneous 0.3%
Mucous membrane 0.1%
Non-intact skin <0.1%
Guidelines on prophylaxis following a per cutaneous injury is?
Triple therapy
CD4+T cell count under 200/ul
Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii
CD4+T cell count under 100/ul
Prophylaxis for MAC
AIDs remain the leading causes of death in US for all men and women between age?
Between age of 25 and 44
HIV is fragile outside of the body
Can be inactivated by household bleach and hydrogen peroxide.