Document 0297
 DOCN  M9590297
 TI    Nosocomial transmission of AIDS-related opportunistic infections.
 DT    9509
 AU    Jones PD; Department of Infectious Diseases, Prince Henry Hospital,
       Little; Bay, NSW.
 SO    Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1994 Nov 3-6;6:210 (unnumbered
       abstract). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM6/95291802
 AB    The nosocomial transmission of AIDS-related opportunistic infections has
       been highlighted by reports of transmission of tuberculosis from
       patient-to-patient and to health care workers. Nosocomial transmission
       of Cryptosporidium and scabies in AIDS units has also been reported.
       Opportunistic infections which may be transmitted person-to-person and
       have been documented in health care settings involving other
       immunocompromised populations include Pneumocystis carinii, Candida,
       salmonella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster
       virus, measles and parvovirus B19. Concurrent infections with other
       sexual or parenteral acquired blood-borne infections, including
       hepatitis B and C, also pose a risk for nosocomial transmission. The
       potential for nosocomial transmission of AIDS-related opportunistic
       infections and the implications for infection control will be discussed.
 DE    AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/PREVENTION & CONTROL/
       *TRANSMISSION  Blood-Borne Pathogens  Cross Infection/PREVENTION &
       CONTROL/*TRANSMISSION  *Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional
       Human  Immunocompromised Host  *Patient Care Team  MEETING ABSTRACT

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