Post-exposure Prophylaxis for Hepatitis B Virus after Exposure to a Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device
Abstract The case of a member of the Australian Defence Force exposed to a person-borne improvised explosive device is presented. Indications for post-exposure prophylaxis against blood-borne viruses in this context are discussed, with specific focus on the ‘non-response’ to prior hepatitis B vaccination of this individual. This case received post-exposure prophylaxis against hepatitis B only,… Read more »
