Patient's question:
Is a positive antibody to hepatitis B (245) indicative of being a hepatitis B patient or carrier? Is it an infection? If it doesn't turn negative within a year, is it considered a hepatitis B patient? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The five-item hepatitis B test results show that the second, fourth, and fifth items are positive, while the other two are negative. The results indicate that the person has previously been infected with the hepatitis B virus. Due to strong immunity, the virus has gradually been completely cleared without the person being aware of it, proving that it is in the recovery phase of hepatitis B and that immunity has already been developed. The results are gradually improving. If they do not turn negative within a year, there may be a possibility of viral mutation. In such cases, further testing of viral quantification may be necessary, and corresponding treatment should be implemented if needed. Whether the person is a hepatitis B patient needs to be confirmed after testing. Do not worry too much.