American Society of Microbiology ABMM ABMM Question # 65 Topic 2 Discussion

American Society of Microbiology ABMM ABMM Question # 65 Topic 2 Discussion

ABMM Exam Topic 2 Question 65 Discussion:
Question #: 65
Topic #: 2

A laboratory worker sustains a needlestick injury while handling a blood sample known to be positive for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and Hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg). The worker has completed the HBV vaccination series and has a documented anti-HBs titer >10 mIU/mL one month ago. What is the recommended post-exposure prophylaxis?


A.

Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) only


B.

Hepatitis B vaccine booster dose only


C.

Both HBIG and HBV vaccine booster dose


D.

No treatment required


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