Anti HBc (total hepatitis B core antibody) appears during the onset of symptoms in acute hepatitis B. It indicates the presence of previous or ongoing hepatitis B infection in an undefined time frame. The passively acquired maternal anti-HBc will usually disappear on its own.
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My husband got hepatitis B. How to treat him?
Query: Hi doctor, My husband was diagnosed with hepatitis B. What will I do now? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When someone has hepatitis B, first we need to know about the status of liver and then we can plan for the treatment. Do anti-HBc IgM, HBeAg, Anti-HBe, HBV DANA quantification, LFT (liver function test), CBC (complete blood count) and AFP (alpha-fetoprotein), ultra... Read Full »
How does the hepatitis B virus spread?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to know about Hepatitis B virus. I have been affected by this disease. Is it a contagious disease? Can others use the things which I use? Can others drink water with my used glass? How does this virus spread? In people who have already taken hepatitis B virus vaccine, is there... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hepatitis B virus is transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person and through blood, mucous membranes, and wounds. Yes, other persons can use your things and drink water from your glass if they do not have any injury. You should not have sexual contact with ... Read Full »
I am Anti-HBc reactive with negative HBsAg, and HBV. What does this mean?
Query: Hello doctor, I gave a blood test came back, saying I was anti-HBc reactive and negative on HBsAg, and HBV. I am curious to know what this mean? I have never had any of the symptoms for HBV and was wondering if it could be a false reading. Kindly clarify. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Went through your post, and to be honest, it is tough to even for doctors to interpret hepatitis B serology results, and I will try to make it simple and hope you will be able to understand. 1. Positive HBsAg means one is infected with Hepatitis B, which may be chr... Read Full »