Rabu, 07 Desember 2011

Infected body fluid contamination

Medical workers who follow universal precautions, like wearing latex gloves when injecting, and always wash your hands, can help prevent HIV infection.

All AIDS-prevention organizations advise drug users to not share needles and other materials necessary to prepare and take drugs (including syringes, cotton balls, spoons, water-thinning drug, straws, etc.). People need to use a new needle for each injection and sterilized. Information on cleaning needles using bleach is provided by healthcare facilities and needle exchange programs.

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In some developed countries, clean needles are free in some cities, at needle exchange or safe injection sites. Many countries have legalized the possession of needles and injecting equipment allows the purchase from pharmacies without a prescription.

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