Need for Immunoprophylaxis After Exposure to Food Prepared By Food Handler with Hepatitis A

Does the food handler have IgM anti-HAV?

• have poor personal hygiene?

• have diarrhea or frequent bowel movements at work?

• have a medical condition that made maintaining hygiene difficult?

• show poor compliance with handwashing?

• wear gloves when handling food?

• handle food that was not cooked or food after it had been cooked?

Is the person a coworker at the food handling establishment?

Number of exposures to food prepared by the food handler

Number of days since the exposure

Specific exposure to food handler