Question 233 · LEK · Hepatitis B
Patient with the following set of viral markers: HBsAg plus, HBeAg plus, anti-HBc IgM minus, anti-HCV minus should be regarded as:
- A. hepatitis B carrier with features suggesting exposition to HCV.
- B. infected with HBV, with probable high replication of HBV, without features suggesting exposition to HCV.
- C. carrier of HCV, without immunity after vaccination against hepatitis B.
- D. recoverer from hepatitis B, with features of acquired immunity against HBV and HCV.
- E. none of the above.
Hint
Interpret each marker: HBsAg means current infection, HBeAg reflects replication, IgM anti-HBc marks acute infection, anti-HCV shows HCV contact.
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