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Hbsag Reactive, Hbeag Non-reactive, Anti Hbe Reactive

hi. i am hbsag reactive. my hbeag is non-reactive and anti hbe is reactive. what does it mean?
Tue, 8 May 2012
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Hepatitis B surface antigen is the earliest indicator of acute infection wihh hepatitis B and is also indicative of chronic infection if its presence persists for more than 6 months. It is useful for the diagnosis of HBV infection and for screening of blood.

Its specific antibody is anti-HBs.



Hepatitis B e antigen appearing during weeks 3 to 6 indicates an acute active infection at its most infectious period, and means that the patient is infectious.



This is the specific antibody to hepatitis B e antigen. During the acute stage of infection the seroconversion from e antigen to e antibody is prognostic for resolution of infection.



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Wish u good health.



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Hbsag Reactive, Hbeag Non-reactive, Anti Hbe Reactive

Hi, Welcome to healthcaremagic.com Hepatitis B surface antigen is the earliest indicator of acute infection wihh hepatitis B and is also indicative of chronic infection if its presence persists for more than 6 months. It is useful for the diagnosis of HBV infection and for screening of blood. Its specific antibody is anti-HBs. Hepatitis B e antigen appearing during weeks 3 to 6 indicates an acute active infection at its most infectious period, and means that the patient is infectious. This is the specific antibody to hepatitis B e antigen. During the acute stage of infection the seroconversion from e antigen to e antibody is prognostic for resolution of infection. Thanks for using the service. Wish u good health. Regards, Dr.