Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha
Infectious Diseases
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Hi doctor,
I am a newly graduated dentist. I did an extraction for a patient using one pair of gloves and respirator with mask in the absence of my senior. Later, I came to know that the patient has an history of acute hepatitis. Should I be concerned? Please help.
Hi,
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The chance of parenteral spread is almost nil since you have taken preventive measures.
Follow the below steps;
1. I suggest 1 ml booster dose if you are vaccinated for hepatitis B during childhood.
2. If not, I suggest two doses of 10 mcg/ml hepatitis B vaccine at a month apart, repeat it after six months.
3. If there are any symptoms of hepatitis, I suggest tablet Tenofovir Alafenamide 25 mg and tablet Emtricitabine 200 mg once daily for two weeks.
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