EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE FORTIS
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, Exam 3 Study Guide-Weeks 7, 8, and 9 PNR 208
Sexual Transmitted Infections (Chapter 41-Med-Surg)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• Blood-borne infection spread through sexual contact, sharing of needles, and vertically through
breastmilk/pregnancy
• Used to be spread through blood transfusions but blood is now tested for HIV
• After needle-stick injuries or high-risk exposure, post-exposure prophylaxis is very effective at
preventing HIV (anti-retroviral drug cocktail)