A 39-year-old man who emigrated from a hepatitis B endemic region is found to be HBsAg negative, anti-HBs negative, and anti-HBc negative on screening...

Question

A 39-year-old man who emigrated from a hepatitis B endemic region is found to be HBsAg negative, anti-HBs negative, and anti-HBc negative on screening. He has no liver disease. According to Canadian immunisation guidance, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Administer a full hepatitis B vaccine series

Answer

No further action because he has no evidence of infection

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Administer a single booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine only

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Screen annually with liver ultrasound

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Start antiviral prophylaxis

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B immunisation

A 39-year-old man who emigrated from a hepatitis B endemic region is found to be HBsAg negative, anti-HBs negative, and anti-HBc negative on screening. He has no liver disease. According to Canadian immunisation guidance, what is the most appropriate next step?