HBV Diagnosis Flashcards

1
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HBsAg

A

SURFACE ANTIGEN

General marker of INFECTION

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2
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HBsAB

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SURFACE ANTIBODY

Suggests RECOVERY and/or IMMUNITY to HBV infection

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3
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HBcAB IgM

A

EARLY core antibody

Marker of ACUTE INFECTION

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4
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HBcAB IgG

A

PAST core antibody

Suggests PAST or CHRONIC infection

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5
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HBeAG

A

ENVELOPE ANTIGEN

Indicates ACTIVE REPLICATION of the virus and therefore a marker of INFECTIVITY

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6
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HBeAB

A

ENVELOPE ANTIBODY

Virus no longer replicating

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