Abstract
A southeastern dental educational institution formalized a Percutaneous and Mucous Membrane Exposure Protocol in 1990. This article outlines the development, implementation, and administration of the protocol including risk assessment and rationale for testing health care workers and source persons. Pretest and posttest counseling for HIV testing is also discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 401-407 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Dentistry(all)