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Hepatitis B prevalence in emergency physicians.

K V Iserson, E A Criss

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |February 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hepatitis B (HBV) poses a significant occupational risk to healthcare workers. Emergency physicians show a 15.5% prevalence of HBV markers, five times higher than the general population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious occupational hazard for healthcare professionals.
    • Prevalence of HBV markers is notably higher in medical and dental workers compared to the general US population.
    • Specific high-risk groups include dentists, surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and emergency department nurses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) serologic markers among emergency physicians.
    • To assess the occupational risk of HBV infection in this specific healthcare cohort.

    Main Methods:

    • A serosurvey was conducted among attendees of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly.
    • Participants who were already vaccinated against hepatitis B were excluded from the study.
    • Data was collected on prior hepatitis history and serologic markers for HBV.

    Main Results:

    • Of the 1983 attendees, 25% participated in the serosurvey.
    • Among physicians with no prior history of hepatitis, 13.1% tested positive for HBV markers.
    • The overall prevalence of HBV markers in the study group was 15.5%, significantly exceeding the general population rate.

    Conclusions:

    • Emergency physicians represent a high-risk group for Hepatitis B virus infection.
    • The findings underscore the need for targeted prevention strategies for HBV in emergency medicine.
    • Occupational health programs should prioritize HBV screening and vaccination for emergency physicians.

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