Postexposure Prophylaxis following Occupational Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus

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D Her HBV exposure is too remote (24 hours ago) to recommend postexposure prophylaxis for hepatitis B.

This answer is incorrect. Although postexposure prophylaxis for hepatitis B should ideally be given within 24 hours, most experts believe it provides some benefit if administered within 7 days after the exposure. The utility of postexposure prophylaxis beyond 7 days is unclear.

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A No testing for hepatitis B is indicated since it is highly likely that she received hepatitis B vaccine as a child or as an adolescent.
B No testing for hepatitis B is indicated; begin a three dose series of hepatitis B vaccine.
C Check her serum for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).

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