Question

A 40-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a patient known to have hepatitis C. She consents to blood tests. What measure is recommended to reduce risk of infection post-exposure?

Accepted Answer

Regular follow-up and possible antiviral therapy if seroconversion occurs

Answer

Hepatitis B immunoglobulin

Answer

Immediate triple antiretroviral therapy

Answer

Hepatitis C immunoglobulin

Answer

Immediate vaccination against hepatitis C

Practice question

A 40-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a patient known to have hepatitis C. She consents to blood tests. What measure is recommended to reduce risk of infection post-exposure?