Hep B Flashcards by Ben Callaghan

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What does HbsAG mean?

A

Surface antigen, present in any infection.

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What does HbeAG mean?

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e antigen, present in acute infection.

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What does Anti-HBs mean?

A

Surface antibody

Immunity from infection or vaccine.

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What does anti-Hbc mean?

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Core antibody.

Only develops after viral infection.,

IgG or IgM depending on stage of infection

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