Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of testing (Anti-HCV) and (HBs Ag) every six months for patients infected with viral hepatitis?
To screen for chronic hepatitis and liver cancer
What is the significance of the prevalence of test positivity for hepatitis B antibodies in thalassemia patients who receive regular blood transfusions?
It highlights the risk of chronic hepatitis and liver cancer
What is the recommended action for unvaccinated thalassemia patients regarding the hepatitis B vaccine?
Providing full doses of the hepatitis B vaccine
What action is recommended if the antibody level in thalassemia patients who completed the hepatitis B vaccine doses is less than 10 mIU/ml?
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Why is routine screening for hepatitis B recommended for thalassemia patients?
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What is the purpose of screening dialysis patients for viral hepatitis types B and C?
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Why is it preferable to allocate three to four devices for people who are not infected with viral hepatitis?
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What is the frequency of the viral hepatitis B & C screen for hemodialysis patients?
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What tests are performed for patients infected with viral hepatitis B and C?
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What is the condition for a patient to be transferred from one device to another?
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