KROK 1 Stomatology 2014 – Question 54 · KROK (Dentistry)
Examination of a 27-year-old donor who had not donated blood for a long time revealed HBs antibodies detected by ELISA method. In this case, the positive ELISA results indicate that the donor:
- A. Has acute hepatitis C
- B. Had hepatitis B
- C. Has acute hepatitis B
- D. Has chronic hepatitis C
- E. Has chronic hepatitis B
Hint
Think about which HBV serological marker appears late, after the surface antigen has been cleared, and what it shows about the person's immune status.
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