20th February 2024

A 23-year-old paramedic was accidentally stuck with a needle after attempting to cannulate an agitated patient.

A 23-year-old paramedic was accidentally stuck with a needle after attempting to cannulate an agitated patient. The patient is known to have hepatitis C with variable adherence to therapy. The patient has both positive hepatitis C antibodies and hepatitis C PCR. Baseline serology tests for the paramedic have been taken.

What of the following treatment should be considered for the paramedic?