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HIV transmission during medical procedures at hospitals is extremely rare. However, if blood products are not screened and infection control procedures are not followed, transmission can take place. The risk of infection following a needlestick injury is low.

Exposure to HIV through medical procedures

Ireland: Doctor who contracted HIV settles High Court action

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thejournal.ie
27 January 2011
PEP

India: Accidental exposure to HIV gets needed attention

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Indian Express
24 January 2011
Exposure to HIV through medical procedures

Surgeons spooked by -- and overreacting to? -- 2007 HIV-positive organs incident

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Los Angeles Times
18 January 2011
Social & legal issues

Increased offer for NHS patients infected with hepatitis C 'disappointing'

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The Guardian
11 January 2011
Social & legal issues

UK: Minister announces extra cash for tainted blood victims

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BBC
10 January 2011
Exposure to HIV through medical procedures

Outdated blood testing contributes to HIV

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Times of India
7 January 2011
Exposure to HIV through medical procedures

London: HIV test for baby given strangers' breast milk in hospital mix-up

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London Evening Standard
23 December 2010
Harm reduction

Discarded needles training scheme launched

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Lancashire Telegraph
13 December 2010
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Justice tough to find for Chinese who got HIV/AIDS through tainted blood

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Los Angeles Times
28 November 2010
Health services & systems

International guidelines launched to protect health workers against HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis

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International Labour Organization
20 November 2010
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Sick kids contract HIV in Delhi hospital

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India Today
16 November 2010
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KENYA: Need to reduce HIV risk among health workers

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IRIN Plus News
8 November 2010
Exposure to HIV through medical procedures

HIV Transmitted by Blood Donor, CDC Reports

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MedPage Today HIV/AIDS
21 October 2010
Exposure to HIV through medical procedures

Africa: Killer Blood Transfusions Targeted in Fight Against HIV

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All Africa.com
19 July 2010
Health services & systems

Whose fear is it anyway? People with HIV and dentists

News
1 June 2009
Exposure to HIV through medical procedures

Donated blood sample involved in HIV transmission, even though donation tested for HIV RNA

News
26 April 2004