A 30-year-old healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury from a known hepatitis B positive source. He completed the vaccination course but has un...

Question

A 30-year-old healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury from a known hepatitis B positive source. He completed the vaccination course but has unknown antibody levels. According to UK guidelines, what is recommended immediately?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B booster dose plus hepatitis B immunoglobulin

Answer

No action needed

Answer

Immediate start of antiviral therapy

Answer

Hepatitis B immunoglobulin alone

Answer

Test the source patient's HBV status

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B Exposure

A 30-year-old healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury from a known hepatitis B positive source. He completed the vaccination course but has unknown antibody levels. According to UK guidelines, what is recommended immediately?