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Indicators of hepatitis B in a patient can include the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in the blood, which signifies an active infection. Other markers may include elevated liver enzymes (ALT and AST), the presence of hepatitis B e-antigen (HBeAg), and specific antibodies such as anti-HBc IgM. Additionally, symptoms like jaundice, fatigue, and abdominal pain may suggest hepatitis B infection. A combination of these laboratory results and clinical symptoms is typically used for diagnosis.
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What does no evidence of immunity mean in a blood test for hepatitis b?
It means that the patient has not been exposed to hepatitis B (ie is not and has not ever been infected with it) and that the patient has not received a vaccine against hepatitis b.
What will happen if anti-HBs is reactive?
If anti-HBs is reactive, it indicates that the person is immune to the hepatitis B virus either due to vaccination or a past infection. This means that the person has developed antibodies against the hepatitis B surface antigen, providing protection against future hepatitis B infections.
what do you mean by hepatitis B and hepatitis C reactive or positive?
This indicates that the person who has antibodies reactive to the Hepatitis B or C virus and likely has been exposed to the disease (and likely has it).
What does HBs Ag mean?
HBsAg stands for hepatitis B surface antigen. This antigen is a protein on the surface of the hepatitis B virus and is the marker used to diagnose acute or chronic hepatitis B infection. Detection of HBsAg in the blood indicates an active hepatitis B infection.
What is the difference between reactive hepa. b and positive hepa. b?
Reactive HBsAg indicates a current infection with the Hepatitis B virus, while positive HBsAb indicates immunity due to past infection or vaccination. Both results are related to Hepatitis B, but one indicates current infection while the other indicates either past infection or vaccination.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Which one of the following bloodborne pathogens is the most infectious HIV hepatitis b Hepatitis c Bloodborn pathogens are equal-infectious?
HIV is the most infectious between the following blood borne pathogens; HIV, hepatitis b, hepatitis c.
Is the sweat of the patient of Hepatitis B virus is infective?
Yes, it is. The chemicals in the sweat of a patient with Hepatitis B are infectious only if accidentally dropped on open wounds, the nostrils, mouth, (very much unlikely but) anus or vagina. It cannot be transmitted through the penis.
When caring for a patient who is hepatitis b positive after disconnecting the bloodlines what must the technician do before documents?
hand sanitize
If a patient received the first dose of hepatitis B vaccine but did not return for the remaining doses in the series under what circumstances should the hepatitis B vaccine series be restarted?
The series should not be restarted; resume the series where it was interrupted.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
Yes, the hepatitis B vaccine can be given to someone with hepatitis B. It is still recommended in order to prevent reinfection with other strains of the virus and to protect against potential complications of chronic hepatitis B.
