Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infection with Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type lll/Lymphadenopathy-Associated Virus During Invasive Procedures
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1986)

Diagnosis and Treatment1 June 1986Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infection with Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type lll/Lymphadenopathy-Associated Virus During Invasive ProceduresAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-104-6-824 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail AbstractPrevious recommendations on preventing the transmission of the human T-lymphotropic virus type III/ lymphadenopathy-associated virus (HTLV-III/LAV) in the workplace have emphasized health care settings. The current recommendations complement those previously discussed by listing specific guidelines to be followed by health care workers who perform or assist in operative, obstetric, and dental invasive procedures. All such health care workers should be educated about the epidemiology, transmission, and prevention of HTLV-III/LAV infection. All workers should use gloves and follow the appropriate barrier precautions during invasive procedures. Workers should use extraordinary care to prevent injuries to the hands caused by needles, scapels, and other sharp instruments. No serologic testing of health care workers involved in invasive procedures is indicated because the risk of transmission in this setting is so low. Although there have been no reports of HTLV-III/LAV transmission during an operative procedure, this situation warrants attention to these additional precautions.References1. . Recommendations for preventing transmission of infection with human T-lymphotropic virus type III/ lymphadenopathy-associated virus in the workplace. MMWR. 1985;34:682-6, 691-5. Google Scholar2. . Recommendations for assisting in the prevention of perinatal transmission of human T-lymphotropic virus type III/lymphadenopathy-associated virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. MMWR. 1985;34:721-6, 731-2. MedlineGoogle Scholar3. . Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): precautions for clinical and laboratory staffs. MMWR. 1982;31:577-80. MedlineGoogle Scholar4. . Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): precautions for health-care workers and allied professionals. MMWR. 1983;32:450-1. MedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: ▸From the Centers for Disease Control; Atlanta, Georgia. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byDecreasing occupational risk related to blood-borne viruses in cardiovascular surgery in Paris, FrancePresentation Preoperative HIV testing: Is it less expensive than universal precautions?Southwestern Internal Medicine Conference: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome 1 June 1986Volume 104, Issue 6Page: 824-825KeywordsHealth care providersHuman t lymphotropic virusInfectious disease controlInfectious disease epidemiologyNursesObstetrics and gynecologyOral healthPrevention, policy, and public healthSurgeonsSurgery ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 June 1986 PDF downloadLoading ...