18th January 2024

A 40-year-old man has been newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and is being considered for immunosuppressive therapy.

A 40-year-old man has been newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and is being considered for immunosuppressive therapy. As part of the screening before initiating treatment, a blood-borne viral screen is sent. 

The hepatitis B screen results are as follows:

HBsAg positive 

anti-HBc positive 

IgM anti-HBc negative

anti-HBs negative

Which of the following is the best treatment option for this gentleman?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.