Question

A 52-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B (HBsAg positive, HBeAg negative) and mildly elevated ALT is reviewed in general practice. He has never been vaccinated against hepatitis A. Which preventive measure is most appropriate to discuss now?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis A vaccination course

Answer

No vaccinations are indicated

Answer

BCG vaccination

Answer

Oral aciclovir prophylaxis

Answer

Pneumococcal vaccination only if he is over 70 years

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with chronic hepatitis B (HBsAg positive, HBeAg negative) and mildly elevated ALT is reviewed in general practice. He has never been vaccinated against hepatitis A. Which preventive measure is most appropriate to discuss now?