HB-Antigens

 Q: 32 years old male is admitted to ICU with severe jaundice and liver insufficiency. Further workup led to the diagnosis of acute hepatitis B. Which of the following is expected to be seen in acute hepatitis B infection? (select one)

A) Anti-HBe

B) Anti-HBs

C) IgG Anti-HBC

D) IgM Anti-HBC

Answer: D

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Reference:

Anna SF Lok, Rafael Esteban, Jennifer Mitty, MD, MPH - Hepatitis B virus: Screening and diagnosis - UpToDate, 2021 Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/hepatitis-b-virus-screening-and-diagnosis

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