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| n | IgM anti-HBc: IgM is an antibody subclass of |
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| anti-HBc.
Indicates recent infection with HBV |
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| (<4-6 mos.). |
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| n | IgG anti-HBc: IgG is a subclass of anti-HBc. Indicates |
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| “older” infection
with HBV. |
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| n | HBeAg: Hepatitis B “e” antigen. Can only be
present if |
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| HBsAg is
positive. Marker of high degree of infectivity. |
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| n | Anti-HBe:
Antibody to “e” antigen. May be present in |
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| infected or
immune person. |
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