Publication Name	World Journal of Virology
Manuscript ID	122794
DOI	10.5501/wjv.122794
Country	Brazil

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	High cost of silence: Needlestick injuries and the persistence of hepatitis B virus risk among healthcare trainees
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Janaina Luz Narciso-Schiavon
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Corresponding Author	Janaina Luz Narciso-Schiavon, Associate Professor, MD, PhD, Department of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Division, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Rua Maria Flora Pasewang S/N – Hospital Universitário 3º andar – Depto Clínica Médica - Trindade, Florianópolis 88040-900, Santa Catarina, Brazil. janaina.narciso@uol.com.br
Key Words	Hepatitis B; Students; Health occupations; Health personnel; Needlestick injuries; Occupational exposure; Serologic tests; Vaccination; Hepatitis B vaccines
Core Tip	High hepatitis B virus seroprotection rates among healthcare trainees may create a false sense of safety. The study by Jaho et al shows that protective antibody levels (antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen) often coexist with frequent needlestick injuries and underreporting. Protection in clinical training is not only biological but also procedural. It requires verification of immune status before exposure and clear, accessible post-exposure pathways. Without these systems, a meaningful minority of trainees remains at risk despite apparent vaccination success.
Citation	Narciso-Schiavon JL. High cost of silence: Needlestick injuries and the persistence of hepatitis B virus risk among healthcare trainees. World J Virol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5501/wjv.122794
PDF	122794-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-04-29 03:28
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-29 03:28
First Decision by Editorial Office Director
Return for Revision	2026-07-13 06:07
Revised	2026-07-18 19:28
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-08-25 02:33
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-08-25 09:29
Articles in Press	2026-08-25 09:29
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