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Characteristics of source patient and schedules for follow-up after exposure to HCW.
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Source patient is known | 108 | 32.7 |
| Serologic testing of the source patient | ||
| Hbs Ag positivity | 19 | 17.6 |
| Anti HCV positivity | 20 | 18.5 |
| Anti HIV positivity | 4 | 3.7 |
| Negative | 65 | 60.2 |
| Schedules for follow-up of exposed HCW | ||
| RF | 119 | 36.1 |
| V+RF | 35 | 10.6 |
| V+IP+RF | 8 | 2.4 |
| Antiretroviral prophylaxis+RF | 3 | 0.9 |
RF: regularly follow-up V: vaccination IP: immune prophylaxis.
