2012
DOI: 10.7205/milmed-d-12-00341
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Evaluation of HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis for Occupational and Nonoccupational Exposures at a Deployed U.S. Military Trauma Hospital

Abstract: Objective: Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is an important strategy to prevent human immunodeficiency virus acquisition after occupational and nonoccupational exposures. Since exposures to blood and other body fluids commonly occur in a combat setting, it is important to evaluate PEP utilization in the deployed environment. Methods: This is a retrospective review of Public Health, pharmacy, and medical records for PEP cases at a U.S. military trauma hospital in Afghanistan from February 1, 2007 through June 30,… Show more

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“…A study carried out with US military personnel in an Afghanistan hospital pointed out that, between 2007 and 2012, there were N = 31 cases of exposure to biological fluids, with N = 19 cases of OABFs. Among the cases of ATFB, N = 16 were by percutaneous exposure and N = 3 by mucocutaneous, most (N = 14) occurred in a hospital environment, and the other N = 5 cases occurred in military operations (19) . Also identified in this research, there were the military firefighters, who are exposed to biological risks and have stressors due to their activity in emergency response.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…A study carried out with US military personnel in an Afghanistan hospital pointed out that, between 2007 and 2012, there were N = 31 cases of exposure to biological fluids, with N = 19 cases of OABFs. Among the cases of ATFB, N = 16 were by percutaneous exposure and N = 3 by mucocutaneous, most (N = 14) occurred in a hospital environment, and the other N = 5 cases occurred in military operations (19) . Also identified in this research, there were the military firefighters, who are exposed to biological risks and have stressors due to their activity in emergency response.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%