Is it forbidden for a doctor infected with inactive Hepatitis B virus, who plans to specialize in vascular surgery, to practice this specialty due to the possibility of unintentionally transmitting the infection to patients, and what are the consequences if that occurs?
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In such matters, one must refer to specialists, and review the work regulations and bylaws. It is not permissible for a doctor afflicted with a contagious disease to risk transmitting the infection to patients. The doctor bears the consequences of violating the specialists' directives if he harms any patient.
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