A junior doctor sustains a needlestick from a known HBsAg-positive patient. He is non-immune (anti-HBs negative). What is the most appropriate PEP?...

Question

A junior doctor sustains a needlestick from a known HBsAg-positive patient. He is non-immune (anti-HBs negative). What is the most appropriate PEP?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B immunoglobulin plus accelerated vaccine course

Answer

No action required

Answer

Hepatitis B vaccine course only

Answer

Oral antivirals for 3 months

Answer

Test again in 6 months with no treatment

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B exposure