In the last ten years how many cases of HIV infection have been related to occupational exposure?
In the United States, there have been 58 cases of HIV infection that have been linked to occupational exposure between 2011 and 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Of these cases, 32 (55%) occurred among healthcare personnel, 15 (26%) among laboratory workers, and 11 (19%) among other workers. The majority of cases (86%) were the result of needlestick injuries, while the remaining cases were the result of other types of exposure, such as cuts or contact with mucous membranes.
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