Patient's question:
Which four are infected with hepatitis BDoctor's answer:
The significance of positive indicators in the five hepatitis B tests varies.1. Positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg): Indicates infection with the hepatitis B virus.
2. Positive hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb or anti-HBs): Indicates that the body has resistance to the hepatitis B virus and can prevent hepatitis B.
3. Positive hepatitis e antigen (HBeAg): Indicates that the hepatitis B virus is highly active and highly transmissible.
4. Positive hepatitis e antibody (HBeAb or anti-HBe): Indicates a relatively increase in viral copies and lower transmissibility.
5. Positive hepatitis core antibody (HBcAb or anti-HBc): Indicates recent infection with the hepatitis B virus or previous infection that has been fully recovered.