Occupational transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus after a punch.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Although the simultaneous transmission of either human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus or HIV and hepatitis B virus from a single source has already been described, this is the first case of transmission to occur after a blow with the fist.
Medical subject headings
- HIV Infections
- Hepatitis C
- Occupational Exposure
- Police
- Violence