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What Does Low Antibodies To Hepatitis B Signify?

I have very low antibodies to hep b and I have never gotten the vaccine. Does this mean I have chronic hep b or am I a carrier???? I'am so scared. Everyone explains this differently. Does having very low antibodies,2.8 mIU/mL,mean that I have chronic hep b??
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.
Your doubt us obvious.
But here if you provide full report then i can give still more comment...

First you have not vaccinated.
So here you have form protective antibody after getting infection.
Usually after resolving acute infection protective antibody remain for long time....

And here HBV DNA , HBSag result needed...
If HBSag also positive then chance of chronic infection ....

You can follow up with full report of viral marker to gastroenterologist.

Happy to help you further.
Take care
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What Does Low Antibodies To Hepatitis B Signify?

Hi thanks for asking question. Your doubt us obvious. But here if you provide full report then i can give still more comment... First you have not vaccinated. So here you have form protective antibody after getting infection. Usually after resolving acute infection protective antibody remain for long time.... And here HBV DNA , HBSag result needed... If HBSag also positive then chance of chronic infection .... You can follow up with full report of viral marker to gastroenterologist. Happy to help you further. Take care