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Silent hepatitis-B immunization in laboratory technicians.

J Ingerslev1, E Mortensen, K Rasmussen

  • 1Department of Clinical Chemistry, Aarhus Kommunehospital, Denmark.

Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation
|June 1, 1988
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Hepatitis-B screening in clinical chemistry staff revealed silent seroconversions, suggesting chronic exposure. Antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) is a stable indicator of past infection, prompting recommendations for enhanced safety precautions.

Area of Science:

  • * Clinical Chemistry and Virology
  • * Occupational Health and Safety

Background:

  • * Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses risks in healthcare settings.
  • * Previous screening in 1978 provides a baseline for assessing seroconversion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To evaluate the need for hepatitis B vaccination among clinical chemistry employees.
  • * To assess serological markers of HBV infection and exposure within this occupational group.

Main Methods:

  • * Screening of 128 employees for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs).
  • * Analysis of antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) for assessing past infections.
  • * Calculation of seroconversion rates based on longitudinal data.

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Main Results:

  • * Significant incidence of silent seroconversion (development of anti-HBs without prior known hepatitis B) observed.
  • * Anti-HBc identified as a more stable marker of past HBV infection than anti-HBs.
  • * Calculated seroconversion rate of 1.53/100/year.

Conclusions:

  • * High rate of silent HBV seroconversion indicates chronic exposure risk in laboratory personnel.
  • * Anti-HBc is a reliable indicator for diagnosing past hepatitis B infections.
  • * Reinforces the importance of stringent safety protocols to prevent occupational exposure to HBV.