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HIV infection

Date: April 2007

Definition:

Infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus resulting from:

  • a blood transfusion given as part of medical treatment;
  • a physical assault; or
  • an incident occurring during the course of performing normal duties of employment;

after the start of the plan and satisfying all of the following:

  • the incident must have been reported to the appropriate authorities and have been investigated in accordance with the established procedures.
  • where HIV infection is caught through a physical assault or as a result of an incident occurring during the course of performing normal duties of employment, the incident must be supported by a negative HIV antibody test taken within 5 days of the incident.
  • there must be a further HIV test within 12 months confirming the presence of HIV or antibodies to the virus.
  • the incident causing infection must have occurred in European Union, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

For the above definition, the following is not covered:

  • HIV infection resulting from any other means, including sexual activity or drug abuse.

 

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