08-01-2017, 06:59 AM
What is the recommended management of a health care worker with occupational exposure to HCV?
Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) of hepatitis C is not recommended, as outlined in the 2001 MMWR on management of health-care personnel (HCP) who have occupational exposure to blood and other body fluids. Test the source for HCV RNA. If the source is HCV RNA positive, or if HCV infection status unknown, follow this testing algorithm[PDF – 2 pages] (update to 2001 guidance).
After a needlestick or sharps exposure to HCV-positive blood, the risk of HCV infection is approximately 1.8%. If the health care worker does become infected, follow AASLD/IDSA guidelines for management and treatment of hepatitis C.
Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) of hepatitis C is not recommended, as outlined in the 2001 MMWR on management of health-care personnel (HCP) who have occupational exposure to blood and other body fluids. Test the source for HCV RNA. If the source is HCV RNA positive, or if HCV infection status unknown, follow this testing algorithm[PDF – 2 pages] (update to 2001 guidance).
After a needlestick or sharps exposure to HCV-positive blood, the risk of HCV infection is approximately 1.8%. If the health care worker does become infected, follow AASLD/IDSA guidelines for management and treatment of hepatitis C.