HIV is human immunodeficiency virus infection. A person who has HIV means they have a detectable level of the virus on a blood test, or a positive blood test for antibodies (infection-fighting proteins) against the virus. If you are infected with HIV it is possible, but not certain, that you will eventually develop AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). As a nurse it is vital that you know about this disease and how to properly avoid compromising situations with blood.
HIV/AIDS and Blood Borne Pathogens (2 Credits)
Total Price$6.00
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HIV is human immunodeficiency virus infection. A person who has HIV means they have a detectable level of the virus on a blood test, or a positive blood test for antibodies (infection-fighting proteins) against the virus. If you are infected with HIV it is possible, but not certain, that you will eventually develop AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). As a nurse it is vital that you know about this disease and how to properly avoid compromising situations with blood.
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