Occupational transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus after a punch

Clin Infect Dis. 2000 Dec;31(6):1494-5. doi: 10.1086/317476.

Abstract

Although the simultaneous transmission of either human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus or HIV and hepatitis B virus from a single source has already been described, this is the first case of transmission to occur after a blow with the fist.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • HIV Infections / transmission*
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • HIV-1 / isolation & purification
  • Hepacivirus / isolation & purification
  • Hepatitis C / transmission*
  • Hepatitis C / virology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Exposure*
  • Police*
  • Violence*