A nurse advocates for hepatitis A virus (HAV)screening for all individuals who are at high risk in the community.Which of the following represents a group at high risk for HAV?

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Residents of a long-term care facility are at high risk for HAV because they may be exposed to contaminated food, water or poor sanitary conditions, and because hygiene practices may be a challenge in this setting. Infants born to infected mothers are at risk for hepatitis B (HBV) but not necessarily HAV. Recipients of blood transfusions and workers at industrial facilities may be at risk for hepatitis C (HCV) or other bloodborne infections, but not necessarily HAV.

A Nurse Advocates for Hepatitis a Virus (HAV)screening for All