Psychology 2075 Chapter Notes -Kwazulu-Natal, Public Health, Meta-Analysis
8 Jan 2015
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January 9, 2012 blood, tissue) from infected individual to uninfected: sneezing or sharing a toothbrush does not spread hiv, transmitted through, sharing needles, unscreened blood transfusions and tissue transplantation, occupational exposure (i. e. obstetrician is stabbed with a needle, police officer is bled on, janitor touches used needles) Post exposure prophylaxis (pop) anti aid drugs administered after you are exposed; reduces risk of contracting; anti retroviral therapy; in most nursing or medical practices: risk = infected individuals" viral load + access to the uninfected individuals" bloodstream (risky behavior, keeps host healthy but infectious for years. 1984 hiv (virus that causes aids) discovered; no idea how to identify someone with hiv: new york epidemic women forced to prostitute and give oral sex for money; not regular users of crack and smoking it caused holes in their gums creating a portal for transmission.
