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What is the purpose of testing (Anti-HCV) and (HBs Ag) every six months for patients infected with viral hepatitis?
What is the purpose of testing (Anti-HCV) and (HBs Ag) every six months for patients infected with viral hepatitis?
- To monitor the effectiveness of antiviral medications
- To ensure timely treatment for hepatitis-related complications
- To screen for chronic hepatitis and liver cancer (correct)
- To detect acute hepatitis infections
What is the significance of the prevalence of test positivity for hepatitis B antibodies in thalassemia patients who receive regular blood transfusions?
What is the significance of the prevalence of test positivity for hepatitis B antibodies in thalassemia patients who receive regular blood transfusions?
- It determines the need for immediate vaccination
- It reflects the patient's immune response to blood transfusions
- It indicates the effectiveness of antiviral treatment
- It highlights the risk of chronic hepatitis and liver cancer (correct)
What is the recommended action for unvaccinated thalassemia patients regarding the hepatitis B vaccine?
What is the recommended action for unvaccinated thalassemia patients regarding the hepatitis B vaccine?
- Monitoring for acute hepatitis symptoms
- Providing full doses of the hepatitis B vaccine (correct)
- Immediate administration of antiviral medications
- Encouraging natural immunity development
What action is recommended if the antibody level in thalassemia patients who completed the hepatitis B vaccine doses is less than 10 mIU/ml?
What action is recommended if the antibody level in thalassemia patients who completed the hepatitis B vaccine doses is less than 10 mIU/ml?
Why is routine screening for hepatitis B recommended for thalassemia patients?
Why is routine screening for hepatitis B recommended for thalassemia patients?
What is the purpose of screening dialysis patients for viral hepatitis types B and C?
What is the purpose of screening dialysis patients for viral hepatitis types B and C?
Why is it preferable to allocate three to four devices for people who are not infected with viral hepatitis?
Why is it preferable to allocate three to four devices for people who are not infected with viral hepatitis?
What is the frequency of the viral hepatitis B & C screen for hemodialysis patients?
What is the frequency of the viral hepatitis B & C screen for hemodialysis patients?
What tests are performed for patients infected with viral hepatitis B and C?
What tests are performed for patients infected with viral hepatitis B and C?
What is the condition for a patient to be transferred from one device to another?
What is the condition for a patient to be transferred from one device to another?
