Handling of infected material in HIV

HANDLING OF HIV INFECTED MATERIAL

• Gloves must be worn while handling infected materials like blood and body fluids

• Masks and eye protection should be used in cases where splashing may occur

• Sharp instruments and needles should be disposed in puncture resistant containers  

• HIV contaminated products can be disinfected by chemical germicides like

  • Sodium hypochlorite(1-10%)

  • Formaldehyde (5%)

  • Ethanol (20%)

  • Glutaraldehyde (2%)

• If the needle stick accident occurs, antiretroviral therapy should be given within 24 to 48 hours

Reference

Kumar Abbas, Abul K. Abbas, Jon C Aster. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic´Basis of Disease. 9 edition.