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Hepatitis Core B Antibody
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cord blood hepatitis core antibody positiveDear Doctor, I had a Hepatitis B vaccination about 10 years ago, then I got it enhanced in 2001. In 2002, I got pregnant. My prenatal screen showed HbsAg negative. Three months after delivered my baby, the cord blood results came as HbcAb positive...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
Your baby will be fine. Your blood results are positive for hepatitis B core antibody and surface antibody which suggests past natural infection. However, this infection is not active since your antigen is negative. Therefore, you would not be able...
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What is hepatitis C Core AntibodyI have Hepatitis C Core Antibody. Does this mean that I have the antibody to fight off Hepatitis... Read more »isolated hepatitis B core antibodyI checked for hepatitis b which showed HbSAg negative,HbSab negative but presence of core... Read more »
Articles
Low Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Antibody in Men Who Have Sex With Men Who Do Not Inject Drugs"Large or repeated percutaneous exposures to blood such as through transfusion from unscreened donors or injection drug use have been the primary sources of infection" with hepatitis C virus (HCV), the authors wrote. "Sexual transmission occurs, but... Read more »
Donor Screening Assays for Infectious Agents and HIV Diagnostic AssaysAntibody to Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg Assay) Tradename(s) Format Sample Use Manufacturer Approval Date Auszyme Monoclonal EIA Serum / Plasma / Cadaveric Serum Donor Screen & Conf. Kit Abbott Laboratories... Read more »
Viral Hepatitis and HIVHepatitis B What Is Hepatitis B and How Is It Transmitted? Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV is a noncytopathic virus, meaning that it does not cause direct damage to liver cells. Instead, it is the immune system's... Read more »
Hepatitis B FAQs for Health ProfessionalsTable of Contents Overview and Statistics Transmission, Symptoms, and Treatment Hepatitis B Serology Hepatitis B Vaccination Overview and Statistics What are the case definitions for reportable Hepatitis B virus (HBV) ... Read more »
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Should I get a hepatitis test?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I thought it was pretty difficult to get hepatitis from a sexual encounter....should I worry about that? I have enough going on...don't need anything else. I am HIV negative. Should I worry about hepatitis or deal with what I have?Read more » Always have antibodies?
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Will a person always have antibodies present? Will they ever lose them years done the road?Read more » rieter's syndrome and antibody testing
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I was diagnosd with rieter's syndrome a form of arthritis 5 years ago,now after a risky encounter i tested neg at 3 months (90 days) after exposure.I was told by one source that rieter's could effect my body to make antibodys or delay them.now im...
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Hepatitis C
Posted by hopefulindy
Does anyone know? If you contract HIV and Hep C at the same time will the Hep C cause a delay in production of Hiv antibodies due to weakened immune system?
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