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. 1988 May-Jun;17(3):165-8.
doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1988.tb00421.x.

Human immunodeficiency virus and precautions for obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nurses

K Wiley  1 , J Grohar
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Human immunodeficiency virus and precautions for obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nurses

K Wiley et al. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1988 May-Jun.

Abstract

All obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nurses need to protect themselves from exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The Centers for Disease Control's recommendations for the handling of blood and other body fluids of all patients are presented. Examples of body fluids are identified, and some suggestions for protection from HIV infection are listed. Some products and their suppliers are identified, and information about testing and resources is provided.

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