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Hbsag

HBsAg, otherwise called Australian antigen, is a surface antigen of HBV (hepatitis B virus). It is used as a diagnostic test, as the presence of HBsAg in the blood indicates current hepatitis B infection.

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What medicines can be taken to treat grade 3 fatty liver?

Query: Hello doctor,My mother's reports are as follows: She has a grade 3 fatty liver. SGPT and SGOT are also not normal. What should we do now? I need suggestions on what to eat and drink.  Read Full »


Dr. Chandra Prakash Tanwar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your mother is diagnosed with a grade 3 fatty liver and deranged liver enzymes. The first thing is to know the cause of her fatty liver. Viral markers like HBsAg and anti-HCV antibodies must be done. Lipid profile, thyroid profile, and random blood sugar should b...  Read Full »

Please review my reports; I had blood transfusion 6 yrs ago.

Query: Hi doctor, I had myself tested because I have had a blood transfusion before six years and visit many hospitals for my job. I have no symptoms. I just went to the laboratory and did not understand my results. Can you interpret them for me? Also, can you explain the cut-off value? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Prathap

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your test reports are normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is no need to worry. HCV (hepatitis C) virus infection is common in those who were transfused with blood or blood products before 25 years. Before 25 years, the transfused blood ...  Read Full »

When does a hepatitis antigen be considered positive?

Query: Hello doctor, Recently, a friend said he was hepatitis antigen reactive, whose titer was 37.46/34.29. His doctor suggested a confirmatory test. At what level would the antigen be assumed to be positive?  Read Full »


Dr. Chandra Prakash Tanwar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your friend is tested to be positive for hepatitis B in the pre-employment screening. It is very common to see an HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) positive result in a screening. Hepatitis B infection remains asymptomatic for decades, silently causing damage to th...  Read Full »

Does viral hepatitis spread sexually even after getting vaccinated?

Query: Hello doctor, My 26 year old cousin is suffering from viral hepatitis since the last two years. If he marries, will he transfer the disease to his wife even if she is already vaccinated against hepatitis?  Read Full »


Dr. Chandra Prakash Tanwar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What I understand is that your cousin is suffering from chronic hepatitis. It is commonly chronic hepatitis B or chronic hepatitis C. If his wife is vaccinated and her anti-HBs levels are sufficient, she will not contract an infection from him. But there is ...  Read Full »

Can Tenofovir or Entecavir be taken for hepatitis B?

Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with hepatitis B about a year and a half ago. Can I take Tenofovir or Entecavir for it? Are there any antiviral prescriptions for me? The associated symptoms are extreme fatigue and dizziness.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been diagnosed with hepatitis B around one and a half years ago. Now, you have to repeat HBsAg, ELISA testing to check whether you are HBsAg positive. If still HBsAg is positive, then you can be a carrier of it. Further tests need to be done as follows: H...  Read Full »

My HBsAG antibody level 1.01. Is this serious?

Query: Hello doctor,I recently received a CLIA test result indicating an HbsAg antibody level of 1.01. I would like to understand what this result means, whether it is a serious condition, and what treatment options are available for it. Please clarify.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is good to hear that you are not experiencing any symptoms related to Hepatitis B. Regarding your question about HbsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen) antibody levels, a positive HbsAg test indicates either a curren...  Read Full »

I had a cut on my hand while washing instruments. Can I get HIV?

Query: Hello doctor, I was working in a decontamination area in a hospital and I had a small cut on the hand. The water came inside my gloves while washing dirty instruments of operation theatre. Will I get HIV(Human Immunodeficiency Virus)?  Read Full »


Dr. Kiran Anaparthi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, HIV can survive only for 8 to 12 seconds in the outside world. The HIV contaminated instruments and waste material from instruments cannot cause HIV infection as there will be more than 30 minutes before contacting you. Second, never work with open wounds. Taking H...  Read Full »

Can you interpret the test results of my annual health check-up?

Query: Hello doctor, As part of a corporate health check up, I had undergone liver function test, USG abdomen with pelvis and lipid profile. The impression in the USG was mild hepatomegaly with grade-II fatty changes. I have attached the reports. In LFT the total bilirubin was 1.41, direct bilirubin 0.43, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Khurana Vishal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) show that you have fatty liver with deranged LFT (liver function test). Do u drink alcohol? What is ur body weight and height? You need the following tests to be done: HBsAg (Hepatitis b sur...  Read Full »

I have a pimple-like bump on the backside of my penis, which is itchy and painful. What could this be?

Query: Hello doctor,Since this morning, I have noticed a pimple-like bump on the backside of my penis. While it resembles a pimple, it is not exactly the same. It is both itchy and painful. What could this be? Please suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and after reviewing the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), if there has been unprotected sexual contact, it is important to consider the possibility of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). I recommend getting ...  Read Full »

I am positive for hepatitis B. How to get it treated?

Query: Hi doctor, I was hoping to find out more about the results of my most recent hepatitis B test. I underwent a routine test for all sexually transmitted diseases and one of my results for hepatitis B was positive. After a month, I repeated the test because I thought the results may be negative.The doc...  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hi, Welcome to the icliniq.com. There is no reason to be worried because your hepatitis B surface antigen is negative. However, you might be anti-hepatitis antibody positive, which is not investigated in your report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). So your body is trying to cl...  Read Full »

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