Hepatic Serology Flashcards

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Q

HBsAg =

anti-HBc =

A

HBsAg = ongoing infection, either acute or chronic if present > 6 months

anti-HBc = caught, i.e. negative if immunized

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Antinuclear antibodies, anti-smooth muscle antibodies and raised IgG levels are characteristic of

A

autoimmune hepatitis

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