Hep B

Question 1

Implication of HBV DNA detected?

Answer 1

Active infection (quantitative)

Question 2

Implication of Anti-HBc detected

Answer 2

Have hx of Hep B infection

Question 3

Implication of Anti-HBs detected

Answer 3

Patient have immunity

Question 4

Implication HBeAg detected

Answer 4

Active viral replication (qualitative)

Question 5

Implication of HBsAg detected

Answer 5

Active / Chronic infection

Question 6

How do we know whether a patient has inactive Hep B infection?

Answer 6

HBsAg +ve + HBeAG -ve + HBV DNA <2000IU/mL