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020			_a92-4-121009-5
050			_aWC 503 .W67 1991
110			_aWorld Health Organization
245		0	_aBiosafety guidelines for diagnostic and research laboratories working with HIV
250			_aNo. 9
260			_aGeneva _bWorld Health Organization _c1991
300			_aiv, 28p.
440			_aWHO AIDS Series 9
500			_aDiscusses safe work practices that should be implemented in the laboratories at all levels of dealing with HIV- infected material. Guidelines structured around basic protective measures needed to prevent puncture wounds and protect existing lesions and mucosa surfaces, ensure good hygienic practices and prevent contamination of laboratory workers, control surface contamination through containment and disinfection and ensure safe disposal of contaminated waste. Particular attention is given to the needs of laboratories in the developing world, which may not have the resources or the expertise to apply sophisticated containment procedures.
650			_aAccident Prevention|Containment of Biohazards|Laboratories|HIV Infections
942			_2lcc _cBK
999			_c3540 _d3540