A 71-year-old man with chronic hepatitis risk factors asks about universal HBV screening. What do current U.S. recommendations state?...

Question

A 71-year-old man with chronic hepatitis risk factors asks about universal HBV screening. What do current U.S. recommendations state?

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Universal one-time HBV screening for adults is recommended

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Screen only pregnant persons

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Screen only if ALT elevated

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Screen only those with IV drug use

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Screen only if foreign-born

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B