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A member asked:

I am a healthy carrier and non-infectious hepatitis - am i allowed to work in hospital?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Complex question: Your question is quite specific and work-related. You will get a more appropriate answer by asking your hospital's occupational health nurse or your infection control practitioner.

Dr Cattano and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/21/2012

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