Biosafety guidelines for diagnostic and research laboratories working with HIV / Biosafety guidelines for diagnostic and research laboratories working with HIV

ABSTRACT

The rapid spread of the human immunodeficiency virus throughout the world has meant that many health laboratory workers are now routinely handling material that is potentially infected with the virus. While the risk of infection from such material is very low, laborator workers need to be aware of the appropriate safety precautions and ensure that they are applied to all laboratory procedures