What are the window periods for BBV serology follow-up testing?
Infection control in the ADC exam tests decision-making around exposure incidents, instrument classification, and decontamination protocols. This exam-level vignette tests your ability to work through clinical details and arrive at the correct management.
Michael Thompson, a dental hygienist, experiences a splash of blood-contaminated saliva to his eyes during a scaling procedure on patient James Rodriguez. The source patient agrees to testing, and results show HCV antibody positive. Michael requires assessment for hepatitis C transmission risk and appropriate follow-up protocols. What are the window periods for BBV serology follow-up testing?
- A. HIV 1 month, HBV 3 months, HCV 3 months
- B. HIV up to 3 months, HBV 6 months, HCV 6 months
- C. All BBV testing at 6 weeks only
- D. HIV 6 months, HBV 3 months, HCV 1 month
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Window periods for follow-up serology are HIV up to 3 months (PCR detects 90% within 4 weeks), HBV 6 months, and HCV 6 months (ICG p.82)
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