Table 5. Measures taken and case progression relative to healthcare workers who suffered sharps injuries in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, in 2017 (n=121).
| Variables | n (n=121) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Measures at the time of the accident | ||
| AZT + 3TC + indinavir | 15 | 12.4 |
| Unknown | 2 | 1.6 |
| Other ART regimen | 26 | 21.5 |
| Refused indicated chemoprophylaxis | 2 | 1.7 |
| Without indication for chemoprophylaxis | 76 | 62.8 |
| Case progression | ||
| Dropout | 46 | 38.0 |
| Negative testing source-patient discharged | 40 | 33.1 |
| Discharge without seroconversion | 16 | 13.2 |
| Unknown | 19 | 15.7 |
AZT: zidovudine; 3TC: lamivudine; ART: antiretroviral therapy.