Hepatitis B Serology Flashcards
1
Q
What are HbS, HbC Ag?
A
Hepatitis B surface and core antigens.
2
Q
What are anti-HbS and anti-HbC?
A
Anti-Hep B surface and core antibodies.
3
Q
Significance of IgM and IgG?
A
Mnemonic: Men arrive too early. Girls stay too long.
IgM: acute infection, IgG: chronic infection
4
Q
HbS Ag, Anti-HbS + Anti-HbC all negative?
A
No infection, at risk of catching.
5
Q
HbS Ag negative, Anti-HbS + Anti-HbC all positive?
A
Recovery from infection.
6
Q
HbS Ag + Anti-HbC negative, Anti-HbS positive?
A
Vaccinated against Hep B.
