THE LEVEL OF RISK OF TRANSMISSION OF HUMAN-IMMUNODEFICIENCY-VIRUS BETWEEN PATIENTS AND DENTAL STAFF

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SCULLY, C
PORTER, S
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10.1038/sj.bdj.4807440
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R78 [口腔科学];
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Almost a decade into the epidemic of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) there is adequate evidence to address the concerns of dental staff about possible transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) between patient and staff. This paper reviews that evidence and demonstrates that the risk of HIV transmission to health care workers is extremely low. Worldwide there are no reported proven cases of occupational transmission of HIV to dental staff.
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