Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2004 Nov;17(4):215-20. doi: 10.1055/s-2004-836941.
Clinics in colon and rectal surgery
David A Margolin
PMID: 20011262 PMCID: PMC2780051 DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-836941
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