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Ok, so I was listening to one of my classmates research paper on infectous diseases and how we can run the risk of exposure and how to avoid being exposed and so on. The thought hit me that she did not mention anything about after the exposure. So I chose one disease and did a little research on Hepatitus B. I found all the treatment options and looked at a ton of exposure protocals from various states.
But I could not find anything for healthcare providers that have contracted the disease and it developed into a chronic case. So I studied the disease alittle more indepth, And found for most chronic Hep B carriers if the viral numbers are kept down through therapy are able to lead relatively normal lives. Also for giggles I asked a doctor I know that specializes in liver diseases. About a person that has chronic hep B being able to continue working in the health care setting. More specificly the EMS. His answer was yes and there are alot of healthcare providers that have controlled hep B.
So that lead me to wonder why I can't find anything written about it? It almost seems to be a hush hush thing. I know it is nothing to shout across town, but still has me wondering.......
Is it handled on a base by base case with each employee? is there actual regulations about it?
Any thoughts on this topic?
I'm on the verge of becoming obsesive about it.h34r:
But I could not find anything for healthcare providers that have contracted the disease and it developed into a chronic case. So I studied the disease alittle more indepth, And found for most chronic Hep B carriers if the viral numbers are kept down through therapy are able to lead relatively normal lives. Also for giggles I asked a doctor I know that specializes in liver diseases. About a person that has chronic hep B being able to continue working in the health care setting. More specificly the EMS. His answer was yes and there are alot of healthcare providers that have controlled hep B.
So that lead me to wonder why I can't find anything written about it? It almost seems to be a hush hush thing. I know it is nothing to shout across town, but still has me wondering.......
Is it handled on a base by base case with each employee? is there actual regulations about it?
Any thoughts on this topic?
I'm on the verge of becoming obsesive about it.h34r: