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Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2004 Nov;17(4):215-20. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-836941.

The human immunodeficiency virus and the colon and rectal surgeon.

Clinics in colon and rectal surgery

David A Margolin

Affiliations

  1. Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 20011262 PMCID: PMC2780051 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-836941

Abstract

A knowledge of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is important in colon and rectal surgery. This article reviews our increasing knowledge of the virology of HIV and the occupational exposure risks of surgeons and their assistants. The current pharmacologic treatment of HIV is also reviewed.

Keywords: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS); antiviral drugs; infection control

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