Exposure to Hepatitis B. Help!

Totally your choice. Only you know how you/she might react.

I wouldnt worry yourself too much until you have the opportunity to review the actual results. Years ago I was told according to my blood test I was exposed. As it turned out fortunately for me I developed natural immunity rather than the disease or becoming a carrier. My HBgAB is over 150 yet my antigen is negative. This was over 12 years ago. I never had Hep B immunizations either. Once you have all the info then you can make the decisions you need to.

I wouldnt worry yourself too much until you have the opportunity to review the actual results. Years ago I was told according to my blood test I was exposed. As it turned out fortunately for me I developed natural immunity rather than the disease or becoming a carrier. My HBgAB is over 150 yet my antigen is negative. This was over 12 years ago. I never had Hep B immunizations either. Once you have all the info then you can make the decisions you need to.

dont sweat it. mind over matter. several years ago a nurse had left a used needle on patients bed i put my hand on it and got stuck very badly. the patient had several issues going on. i was taken to er immediately and all that good stuff. there has to be a considerable amount of exposure to get it. take her if u want u might worry her for no reason though. i didnt tell anyone till much later.

Thanks everyone. I went for the detail and I was told that I tested positive for Hep B surface antigen. Other than that, my lab works were normal. I am yet to tell my fiancee as I want to consult my doctor for further testing.

Probably not a good place to put this question but...I'm working toward nursing school and currently work as a PCA. Last week I was changing a client with end-stage liver disease (hepatitis prob), and I didn't realize she had wet her gown in addition to her brief. I changed the brief, took off my gloves (I know!) and straightened her gown, pressing the tips of my fingers pretty hard on a urine-soaked piece of the gown. I immed went and thoroughly washed my hands. I had just had the first shot in the HBV series the week before. What are the chances I've contracted HBV from the client? Thanks for all replies.

Be wise, immunize!

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