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  • Title: Benefits of a rapid HIV test for evaluation of the source patient after occupational exposure of healthcare workers.
    Author: Puro V, Francisci D, Sighinolfi L, Civljak R, Belfiori B, Deparis P, Roda R, Modestino R, Ghinelli F, Ippolito G.
    Journal: J Hosp Infect; 2004 Jun; 57(2):179-82. PubMed ID: 15183251.
    Abstract:
    Rapid human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for the management of occupational exposure of healthcare workers significantly decreased the number of anti-retroviral post-exposure prophylaxis regimens started whilst awaiting HIV test results. The study confirmed an equivalent performance of the rapid test in comparison with HIV enzyme immunoassay, and suggests it is cost-effective. In addition, two other potential benefits emerged: reducing the number of source patients who remain untested and increasing the number of occupational exposures reported.
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