Abstract
A young Asian male was admitted to hospital suffering from severe lower limb and facial injuries. He was subsequently found to be a carrier of hepatitis B virus and HBeAg positive. The management of 38 health care workers with significant blood and body fluid exposure involving this patient is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Body Fluids*
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Carrier State / blood
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Carrier State / prevention & control*
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Carrier State / transmission*
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Female
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Health Personnel*
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Hepatitis B / blood
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Hepatitis B / complications
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Hepatitis B / prevention & control*
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Hepatitis B / transmission*
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Hepatitis B Vaccines / administration & dosage
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Hepatitis B e Antigens / blood*
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Humans
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Immunization, Secondary
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / prevention & control*
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Male
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Mass Screening / methods
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Multiple Trauma / complications
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Occupational Exposure*
Substances
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Hepatitis B Vaccines
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Hepatitis B e Antigens