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Ministry of Health, Uganda
Issued in November 2007, these guidelines aim to prevent transmission of HIV, HBV and HCV following accidental exposure to potentially infectious body fluids. They address needlestick injuries, splashes to skin and mucous membranes, sexual assault and human bite wounds. Management considerations include laboratory testing, informed consent, universal precautions, vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis. The document also outlines implementation strategies, workforce capacity building and ethical issues for healthcare workers and other stakeholders.
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