Hepatitis Serology Flashcards
1
Q
HBsAg?
A
Surface Antigen - first marker to appear and causes production of anti Hbs
2
Q
HbsAg?
A
Acute Infection (present for 1-6 months)
3
Q
HbsAg > 6 Months?
A
Chronic Infection
4
Q
Anti Hbs?
A
Immunity through exposure or immunisation
5
Q
Anti HBc?
A
previous or current infection
6
Q
HbeAg?
A
Marker of infectivity