Terry's case: A Youth at Risk

Answer:

She should be vaccinated against hepatitis A virus if she injects drugs, or if she is a chronic carrier of hepatitis B or C viruses.

She should be vaccinated against hepatitis B virus if her serum markers do not show that she has been exposed to HBV.

There is no vaccine against hepatitis C.

Terry's partners should be notified that they may have been exposed to an infectious disease and that they should receive medical attention.

• Click here to access a fact sheet on hepatitis B infection.

• Click here to review principles and general management for partner notification.

For more information on hepatitis infection, see Public Health Agency of Canada Division of Health Care Acquired Infections , viral hepatitis page.