Question

A 25-year-old nurse has a needlestick injury from a patient known to be Hepatitis B positive. She has been vaccinated and is a known responder (adequate anti-HBs levels). What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

No further treatment required

Answer

HBV immunoglobulin

Answer

Hepatitis B vaccine booster plus immunoglobulin

Answer

Immediate antiviral therapy

Answer

Hepatitis B vaccine booster only

Practice question

A 25-year-old nurse has a needlestick injury from a patient known to be Hepatitis B positive. She has been vaccinated and is a known responder (adequate anti-HBs levels). What is the recommended management?