post-exposure prophylaxis in HIV
Fluids with a high risk of infectivity include blood, blood containing body fluids, semen, vaginal secretions, and fluids with a possible risk of infectivity including pericardial fluid, pleural fluid, synovial fluid, CSF, and amniotic fluid.
Body fluids such as urine, feces, vomitus, and tears are noninfectious unless they contain visible blood in them.
what kind of injury is at risk of infection?
breached skin
mucus membrane e.g. eye
percutaneous injury to the skin
Treatment is 3 anti-retroviral drugs for 4 weeks. start it as soon as possible.
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