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What Does My Blood Test Result Indicate?
hi doctor i got my blood test results that shows that i have been infected with hepatitis b virus in the past and that my immune system has dealt with it naturally can you tell me please if i am in danger still or i am clear from the virus and i can have intercourse with my wife without protection as we are planing to start a family, please help.
Fri, 13 Feb 2015
Evidence of past infection with hepatitis B will show up on blood testing. If you were specifically being checked for hepatitis B, they would also check tests for active disease. If the doctors said your immune system dealt with it, that means there is no active disease and you just have the antibodies remaining in your body (which will protect you from getting it again if you are exposed). So, yes, you are clear from the virus. Go ahead and get your family started!
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