Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What post exposure prophylaxis is given if a healthcare workers gets a needle stick injury from someone with Hepatitis A
A
Human Normal Immunoglobulin
OR hepatitis A vaccine
2
Q
What post exposure prophylaxis is given if a healthcare workers gets a needle stick injury from someone with hepatitis B?
A
Hep B booster if vaccinate
Hep B immunoglobulin
3
Q
What post exposure prophylaxis is given if a healthcare workers gets a needle stick injury from someone with hep C?
A
monthly PCR then interferon with or without ribavirin
4
Q
What is the chance of hepatitis B being transmitted via a needlestick injury?
A
20 - 30%
5
Q
Who should get vaccinated against hepatitis A?
A
People travelling to high risk areas Chronic liver disease Haemophilia MSM IVDU HIV patients
6
Q
What is the treatment for hepatitis B?
A
Peg interferon alpha
Tenofovir
Entecavir
