Occupationally-Acquired HIV Infection - Role of Occupational Medicine in the Prevention and Management: Challenges and Recommendations

Authors

  • Nasreen Inayat Bughio

Keywords:

HIV, Aids, Prevention

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Published

01-10-2025

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Bughio NI. Occupationally-Acquired HIV Infection - Role of Occupational Medicine in the Prevention and Management: Challenges and Recommendations. J Liaq Uni Med Health Sci [Internet]. 2025 Oct. 1 [cited 2025 Oct. 13];24(03):206-8. Available from: http://121.52.154.205/index.php/jlumhs/article/view/1813