Question

A 27-year-old presents after a needlestick from a known hepatitis B surface antigen-positive patient. He completed a full HBV vaccine course with documented anti-HBs >100 mIU/mL last year. What is required now?

Accepted Answer

No action other than baseline serology

Answer

HBIG plus vaccine booster

Answer

Vaccine booster only

Answer

HBIG only

Answer

Start antivirals

Practice question

A 27-year-old presents after a needlestick from a known hepatitis B surface antigen-positive patient. He completed a full HBV vaccine course with documented anti-HBs >100 mIU/mL last year. What is required now?