Hepatitis B 2023

HBV is transmitted via the following routes, EXCEPT:

• Sexually

• Parenterally

• Perinatally

• Orally

Which of the following labs indicates previous HBV exposure/infection?

• Hepatitis B surface antibody

• Hepatitis B core antibody

• HBV DNA

• Hepatitis B e antigen

Which of the following vaccines is approved for a two-dose schedule?

• RECOMBIVAX HB

• TWINRIX

• HEPLISAV-B

• ENGERIX-B

This drug is a preferred antiviral for the treatment of HBV

• Pegylated interferon alfa-2a

• Lamivudine

• Adefovir

• Entecavir

This is a limitation of HBV treatment with nucleoside/nucleotide analogs

• Unable to use in decompensated cirrhosis

• Long-term treatment needed

• Agents are not potent

• Low rates of long-term suppression