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World J Hepatol. Sep 27, 2018; 10(9): 549-557
Published online Sep 27, 2018. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v10.i9.549
Published online Sep 27, 2018. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v10.i9.549
Table 3 Risk factors of transmission of hepatitis B in Mauritania and proposed interventions
Risk factors | Proposed interventions |
Direct contact with infected blood and or handling blood or body fluids (job exposure) | Rigorous adherence to standard precautions in healthcare settings Completely avoid sharing needles or re-using disposable devices Education of healthcare providers and patients Hepatitis B vaccinations and assessment of response to vaccine (hepatitis B surface antibody) Use of safety-engineered devices and needless infusion systems Use of sharp object disposal containers Strict infection control measures upon cleaning and reusing medical equipment Appropriate screening of blood donors Post-exposure prophylaxis Antiviral therapy |
Sharing needles or other equipment (such as cotton, spoons, and water) to inject drugs | |
Hemodialysis | |
Intimate contact with a person with HBV | Hepatitis B vaccination Avoid sharing toothbrushes, razors, etc. |
Multiple sex partners or having unprotected sex with someone who is infected with the virus | Hepatitis B vaccination Protected sexual intercourse |
Mother-to-Child transmission | Screening pregnant women Antiviral therapy to pregnant women with high DNA levels Passive-active immunization of newborns of mothers with HBV Universal vaccination of newborns |
Body piercings, tattoos or acupuncture | Avoid body piercing and tattoos Strict infection control and prevention policies |
IV drug users | Avoid sharing syringes and needles |
- Citation: Raad II, Chaftari AM, Torres HA, Ayoub EM, Narouz LI, Bartek J, Hachem R. Challenge of hepatitis C in Egypt and hepatitis B in Mauritania. World J Hepatol 2018; 10(9): 549-557
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v10/i9/549.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v10.i9.549