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AntigenHBsAgInfectionHBcAbSerumVaccinationAntigensAssayHBeAgAcute hepatitisCirrhosisChronicSerologicalVaccineSurfaceHBcAgFulminantFluorescent treponemDiagnosisImmunizationInfectionsLiverViralDonorsClinicalPrevalence of hepatitisPositivePatientsProteinTestWorld health OrganImmunoassayImmuneIncidence of hepatitisEpidemiologyDetectableHDAgSpecificitySymptomsSevereDetectionVirusesHepatocellularNegative
Antigen32
  • This involves the reaction of anti-HBc in the sample with hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg) coated wells. (cdc.gov)
  • Recognizes c antigen of hepatitis B. (medico.co.kr)
  • Qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to Hepatitis B Core Antigen in human serum or plasma. (blallab.com)
  • Mouse anti-Hepatitis B virus core antigen monoclonal IgG2a antibody (clone 1824). (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • Therefore, laboratory diagnosis is undertaken using serological and molecular methods to detect HBsAg and specific IgM antibodies recognising core antigen HbcAg. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • Also at this time, the tests came back negative for the E-antigen, but I was still also negative for any antibodies. (hepb.org)
  • Figure 1 Prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis B core among hepatitis B surface antigen negative blood donors in different age groups. (wjgnet.com)
  • The Native Antigen Company offers a large panel of monoclonal antibodies specific to Hepatitis C, suitable for R&D and immunoassay development. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • Our Hepatitis C antigen is a highly purified core protein for use in assay development, vaccine research and as antigens for the preparation of specific antibodies. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • We offer a large panel of monoclonal antibodies specific to Hepatitis C. Our Hepatitis C antibodies recognise a number of different HCV-specific proteins, including the core antigen, E1, E2 and NS3 - all of which may be used in a wide range of applications to study the biology of Hepatitis C. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • The antiglobulin is a direct way of visualizing an antigen-antibody reaction that has taken place but is not directly visible. (aabb.org)
  • The antigen and antibody react with each other, then, after washing to remove any unbound antibody, the antiglobulin reagent is added and binds between the antibody molecules that are stuck onto the antigen. (aabb.org)
  • Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection by measuring hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) before initiating HCV treatment with DAKLINZA [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ]. (rxlist.com)
  • Therefore, testing for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) and antibodies to hepatitis C antigen (anti-HCV) is a very important preventative measure. (bmj.com)
  • In screening for HBV infection, testing for antihepatitis B core antigen (HBc) antibody test can detect infected donors who are negative for hepatitis B surface antigen. (bmj.com)
  • 4 Testing for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is the commonly used screening test in developing countries. (bmj.com)
  • During this phase, the antibody to the hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) can be used as a useful serological marker for HBV infection. (bmj.com)
  • Measurement of antibodies against hepatitis B virus antigen e is used to determine the infectivity of hepatitis B virus carriers, to monitor the status of patients with chronic hepatitis B, and to monitor the response of patients with chronic hepatitis B receiving antiviral treatment. (athenslab.gr)
  • The outer shell contains a protein called hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or Australian antigen . (athenslab.gr)
  • The inner core also contains another protein called antigen e (HBeAg) . (athenslab.gr)
  • This test identifies antibodies against hepatitis B virus antigen e. (athenslab.gr)
  • The presence of this antibody concomitantly with a positive result in screening for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) usually indicates carrier status. (athenslab.gr)
  • Hepatitis B type e antigen (HBeAg). (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Adults at risk by sexual exposure (sex partners of hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg]-positive persons, sexually active persons who are not in a mutually monogamous relationship, persons seeking evaluation or treatment for a sexually transmitted infection, and men who have sex with men). (medscape.com)
  • The One Step HBeAg Test is designed for in vitro diagnostic use in the rapid and qualitative detection of Hepatitis Be antigen directly from serum. (prsbio.com)
  • The one-step strip-style HBeAg test is a direct binding rapid test for the visual detection of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) in serum to aid in the diagnosis of hepatitis B infection. (prsbio.com)
  • Anonymous and unlinked blood samples of 230 pregnant women delivered between the period of March 1998 and October, 1999 at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Jos, Nigeria were tested for HIV-1 and total antibody to Hepatitis B virus core antigen (HBcAg). (ajol.info)
  • We determined the serum level of antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBsAg) in 273 randomly selected 7-9-year-old schoolchildren from Zanjan City, Islamic Republic of Iran, who had been fully vaccinated against hepatitis B starting at birth. (who.int)
  • In 1991, the World at least 6-8 years before with 3 doses of Health Organization (WHO) recommended hepatitis B vaccine starting at birth to that hepatitis B vaccination be included provide information on the effect of the in national immunization programmes in immunization strategy for hepatitis B and countries with a hepatitis B surface antigen the need for booster doses. (who.int)
  • The 2010 targets of the China Hepatitis B Prevention Programme were a prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) less than 1.0% for children less than five years old and less than 6.0% for the total population. (who.int)
  • METHODS: Healthy women ages 18-34 years, not pregnant, seronegative for HIV and hepatitis B surface antigen, not using hormonal contraception, and at low risk for HIV were randomized 2:2:1 to continuous use of a tenofovir/levonorgestrel (TFV/LNG), TFV, or placebo intravaginal ring (IVR). (cdc.gov)
  • For example, a hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) level of less than 1 s/c is considered negative, while a level more than 5 s/c is considered positive. (medscape.com)
HBsAg7
  • This involves the simultaneous reaction of HBsAg in the sample with mouse monoclonal anti-HBs antibody coated onto the wells and a horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-labeled mouse monoclonal anti-HBs antibody in the conjugate. (cdc.gov)
  • It identifies Acute HBV infection in the core window period when HBsAg and Anti HBs are negative. (medilabghana.com)
  • Both subsequently developed HBsAg and acute hepatitis. (karger.com)
  • However, screening blood for HBsAg does not rule out the risk of transmission of hepatitis B totally, because during the core window period the HBsAg cannot be detected in the blood, despite the fact that HBV infection is present. (bmj.com)
  • Pregnant women who are at risk for hepatitis B virus infection during pregnancy (eg, having more than 1 sex partner during the previous 6 months, having been evaluated or treated for a sexually transmitted infection, recent or current injection drug use, or having an HBsAg-positive sex partner). (medscape.com)
  • Clinicians should provide or refer all patients identified with HBV (HBsAg-positive) for posttest counseling and hepatitis B-directed care. (medscape.com)
  • Persons who have chronic hepatitis or persons identified as HBsAg positive or anti-HCV positive should not be reported as having acute viral hepatitis unless they have evidence of an acute illness compatible with viral hepatitis (with the exception of perinatal hepatitis B infection). (cdc.gov)
Infection41
  • Co-infection with hepatitis D virus (HDV) in persons with acute or chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection can lead to fulminant hepatitis. (cdc.gov)
  • Recommendations have also been developed for the prevention and control of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. (cdc.gov)
  • NHANES testing for markers of infection with hepatitis viruses will be used to determine secular trends in infection rates across most age and racial/ethnic groups, and will provide a national picture of the epidemiologic determinants of these infections. (cdc.gov)
  • If the test results are negative it may indicate that there is no Hepatitis B Core Antibodies in the blood and no infection of Hepatitis B Virus HBV . (practo.com)
  • Your immune system makes IgM antibodies for the core of HBV during the active stage of infection. (saintpetershcs.com)
  • The presence of Hepatitis B Core Antibodies indicates previous or ongoing infection in an undefined time frame. (iclabs.ca)
  • HBV infection causes liver disease which can vary from acute, or chronic hepatitis to cirrhosis of the liver and potentially hepatocellular carcinoma. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • The asymptomatic nature of HBV infection, and the similarity of clinical symptoms to other types of hepatitis virus infection makes clinical diagnosis difficult. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • Molecular biology of hepatitis B virus infection. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • This assay is useful for diagnosis of Acute Hepatitis B infection. (medilabghana.com)
  • Aid in the diagnosis of individuals with acute or chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. (cdr-laboratories.com)
  • Men who provide traditional viral RNA for confirmation of HCV infections are a serious global public barber services were identified and en- infection. (who.int)
  • Clinicians should assess all patients with a confirmed diagnosis of chronic HCV infection, defined as a positive HCV surface antibody test result and detectable HCV RNA, for treatment. (hivguidelines.org)
  • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes both acute and chronic infection. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • However, Hepatitis C virus is difficult to isolate, and the asymptomatic nature of HCV infection makes clinical diagnosis difficult. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • In the fishing communities of Lake Victoria Uganda, the hepatitis B virus infection burden is largely unknown. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A total of 36 (7%) study participants had hepatitis B virus infection, 22 (61.1%) of whom were male. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In total, 210 (40.6%) study participants had evidence of prior hepatitis B virus infection while 48.6% had never been infected or vaccinated against this disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hepatitis B is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) which leads to acute and chronic liver disease. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hepatitis B surface or core antibody alone is not indicative of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection). (moffitt.org)
  • 1 Equivocal antibody titers are not considered sufficient to protect from infection and a complete vaccine series will be administered as recommended by the CDC-ACIP. (stanford.edu)
  • Recent studies suggest that hepatitis Delta virus (HDV) infection of hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers is responsible for the etiopathogenesis of Labrea Hepatitis 2,13 . (scielo.br)
  • Morula-like cells" were more frequently found in HDV acute superinfection, as well as in HAV/HBV acute coinfection and acute HCV infection, and less often in other forms of viral hepatitis. (scielo.br)
  • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is becoming a global public health problem ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Team Identifies Human Antibodies that Prevent Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Mouse Model - The work opens the door to the use of antibodies as a human therapeutic and the development of a preventive vaccine for the disease. (scripps.edu)
  • DAKLINZA is indicated for use with sofosbuvir, with or without ribavirin, for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 or genotype 3 infection [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and Clinical Studies ]. (rxlist.com)
  • Transfusion-related hepatitis B infection remains a big problem in developing countries. (bmj.com)
  • The prevalence of hepatitis B infection and hepatitis C infection in blood donors in Basra is relatively low compared to other Iraqi governorates and other countries. (bmj.com)
  • The importance of anti-HBc antibody testing remains the main strategy to identify all donors with occult HBV infection as it remains positive for life. (bmj.com)
  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the 10th leading cause of death globally with up to 1.2 million deaths each year. (bmj.com)
  • This antibody occurs 8 to 16 weeks after infection and usually signals the end of the acute phase of infection. (athenslab.gr)
  • A hepatitis panel is a blood test used to find markers of hepatitis infection. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Some tests look for proteins ( antibodies ) that the body makes to fight the infection. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • A positive result may mean that you have hepatitis antibodies from a recent infection. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Adults with chronic liver disease, including but not limited to hepatitis C virus infection, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and an alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) level greater than twice the upper limit of normal. (medscape.com)
  • International travelers to regions with high or intermediate levels of endemic hepatitis B virus infection. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence of infection for at least 15 years, that antibody hepatitis B carriers varies in different parts levels decrease the most among persons of the world, ranging from less than 1% to immunized at 4 years of age or younger, and 15% [ 2 ]. (who.int)
  • This survey assessed the prevalence of Hepatitis B infection in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China in 2009-2010. (who.int)
  • Hepatitis B infection is a worldwide healthcare problem, especially in developing areas. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with chronic hepatitis B infection can be immune tolerant or have an inactive chronic infection without any evidence of active disease, and they are also asymptomatic. (medscape.com)
  • It is used to assess recovery from infection and candidacy for antiviral therapy and to differentiate between inactive carrier state and chronic active hepatitis in chronic HBV infection. (medscape.com)
HBcAb1
Serum7
  • Serum specimens are processed, stored, and shipped to the Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • Ig extracted from SAH livers, but not patient serum exhibited hepatocyte killing efficacy in an antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) assay. (elifesciences.org)
  • This important study tested the hypothesis that liver-derived but not serum-derived antibodies that are cross-reactive to E.coli and to host proteins can play a role in the hepatic damage found in severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH). (elifesciences.org)
  • Serological methods to detect HCV IgM antibodies in patient's serum are reported to be unreliable but diagnostic methods to detect HCV total antibody and HCV core protein may have some value. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • Serum HBV-DNA (hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid) and HDV-RNA (hepatitis D virus ribonucleic acid) were assayed using molecular hybridization technique, as previously described 3,18 . (scielo.br)
  • Icteric hepatitis is associated with a prodromal period, during which a serum sickness-like syndrome can occur. (medscape.com)
  • Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were detected by rapid test in 11 HCW (15.3%) and confirmed in the 10 with available serum by the automated immunoassay. (bvsalud.org)
Vaccination7
  • ABSTRACT A cross-sectional seroepidemiological study was conducted in the Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaër region of Morocco in 2007 among 267 barbers and 529 clients, all men with no history of hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination. (who.int)
  • A total of 20 (3.9%) participants had results suggestive of prior hepatitis B vaccination. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination, Screening, and Linkage to Care: Best Practice Advice From the American College of Physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (medscape.com)
  • ABSTRACT The duration of protection after hepatitis B vaccination in children is unknown. (who.int)
  • It has been reported that when hepatitis services is good throughout the territory, B vaccination is initiated at birth, there and vaccinations are delivered through local is an increased likelihood that the child health districts which are able to reach the will complete the series [ 8,9 ] hence an whole population. (who.int)
  • free hepatitis B vaccination for newborn infants was carried out in 2001. (who.int)
  • The target groups were those who had not completed a three-dose vaccination series or who had never received hepatitis B immunization. (who.int)
Antigens7
Assay2
HBeAg2
  • Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies are used to specifically identify HBeAg. (prsbio.com)
  • Proposed cutoffs for consideration for antiviral therapy is 100,000 copies/mL or 20,000 IU/mL in HbeAg-positive patients with chronic hepatitis and 10,000 copies/mL or 2,000 IU/mL in HbeAg-negative patients. (medscape.com)
Acute hepatitis4
  • HCV is responsible for 15-20% of cases of acute hepatitis worldwide (WHO). (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • Patients with chronic active hepatitis, especially during the replicative state, may have symptoms similar to those of acute hepatitis. (medscape.com)
  • Up to 20% of acute hepatitis C cases will be anti-HCV negative when reported and will be classified as non-A, non-B hepatitis because some (5%-10%) have not yet seroconverted and others (5%-10%) remain negative even with prolonged follow-up. (cdc.gov)
  • Thus, other causes of acute hepatitis should be excluded for anti-HCV positive patients who have an acute illness compatible with viral hepatitis. (cdc.gov)
Cirrhosis7
  • Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver and can lead to scarring, cirrhosis or liver cancer. (practo.com)
  • Subjects with positive serological causes of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis received services from each barber were tests were referred to the university and hepatocellular carcinoma [3,4]. (who.int)
  • Employing human proteome arrays, we profiled the antibodies extracted from explanted SAH, alcoholic cirrhosis (AC), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HD livers and found that antibodies of IgG and IgA isotypes were highly accumulated in SAH and recognized a unique set of human proteins as autoantigens. (elifesciences.org)
  • Patients may also develop chronic hepatitis, which can progress to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • Long-term complications of hepatitis B include cirrhosis, liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma. (bmj.com)
  • This form of hepatitis is more severe than hepatitis A. It damages the liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. (athenslab.gr)
  • The pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of hepatitis B are due to the interaction of the virus and the host immune system, which lead to liver injury and, potentially, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. (medscape.com)
Chronic4
  • Hepatitis viruses constitute a major public health problem because of the morbidity and mortality associated with the acute and chronic consequences of these infections. (cdc.gov)
  • This guideline on pretreatment assessment of patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) was developed by the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute (NYSDOH AI) to guide primary care providers and other practitioners in New York State in all aspects of treating and curing patients with chronic HCV. (hivguidelines.org)
  • Daklinza (daclatasvir) is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitor indicated for use with sofosbuvir for the treatment of chronic HCV genotype 3. (rxlist.com)
  • In the Islamic Republic of Iran the level have been exposed to HBV and about 3% of antibodies to hepatitis B in vaccinated are chronic carriers, ranging from 1.7% individuals is not known. (who.int)
Serological2
  • A total of 467 twelve-month follow-up and 50 baseline visit samples of participants lost to follow-up were tested for hepatitis B serological markers to determine prevalence. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Serological assays detected anti-T. cruzi antibodies in all naïve females mated with infected males and in 60% of naïve males mated with infected females. (scielo.br)
Vaccine3
Surface7
HBcAg2
  • The presence of HBcAg antibody was unrelated to age, parity, marital status, level of education, or history of previous jaundice or blood transfusion. (ajol.info)
  • Infant birth weight in the index delivery was not affected by the HBcAg antibody status. (ajol.info)
Fulminant3
  • However, in 3 recipients, who were immunosuppressed at the time of transfusion, fatal fulminant hepatitis B developed. (karger.com)
  • This pattern are different from those of massive and submassive necroses found in ordinary fulminant viral hepatitis. (scielo.br)
  • Figure 1 shows the presence of "morula-like" cells in hepatic tissue in the fulminant form of hepatitis A (HAV), B (HBV), C (HCV) and Delta (HDV). (scielo.br)
Fluorescent treponem1
  • Patients known to be HIV positive, hepatitis B or C positive, or both rapid plasma reagin (RPR) and fluorescent treponemal antibody (FTA) positive. (moffitt.org)
Diagnosis2
Immunization3
Infections6
Liver15
  • Tested for hepatitis E (amongst other investigations) by local doctor because of mild liver function test abnormalities. (cdc.gov)
  • The rate of PCR-confirmed hepatitis C virus (HCV) was only 1.1% and 1.3% in barbers and clients respectively, and was associated with increased age, drug use, history of surgery and symptoms of liver disease. (who.int)
  • We analyzed immunoglobulins (Ig) in explanted livers from SAH patients (n=45) undergoing liver transplantation and tissue from corresponding healthy donors (HD, n=10) and found massive deposition of IgG and IgA isotype antibodies associated with complement fragment C3d and C4d staining in ballooned hepatocytes in SAH livers. (elifesciences.org)
  • Severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH) is a distinct clinical syndrome that can develop suddenly and quickly lead to liver failure. (elifesciences.org)
  • I had been prepared for a lifetime of taking these drugs and closely monitoring the hepatitis to try and prevent any liver damage. (hepb.org)
  • The availability of histopathological liver specimens from cases of Labrea Hepatitis, showing a specific picture of microvesicular steatosis (morula-like cells) and eosinophilic necrosis, has been pointed out by Brazilian authors 9 . (scielo.br)
  • 2017). Because of this, the Hepatitis B Foundation (HBF) conducted a study among foreign-born communities in the U.S. who are heavily impacted by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) to assess awareness levels about the connection between HBV and liver cancer. (hepb.org)
  • A total of 15 virtual focus groups took place, with 101 individuals providing their thoughts about what hepatitis B and liver cancer are, and insights into appropriate strategies to educate their greater communities on the connection between these two conditions. (hepb.org)
  • The resulting communications campaign aims to improve the public's knowledge about the link between HBV and liver cancer, reduce hepatitis B- and liver cancer-related myths and misconceptions, and promote hepatitis B and liver cancer screening and early detection among Asian and Pacific Islander (API) and African and Caribbean immigrant communities. (hepb.org)
  • All focus groups emphasized the need for educational materials to highlight the relationship between hepatitis B and liver cancer. (hepb.org)
  • Interestingly, people were more aware of liver cancer and its serious health consequences than they were of hepatitis B and how it is a leading cause of liver cancer. (hepb.org)
  • When educating people about the connection between the two diseases, it is also important to address the widespread misconceptions about both hepatitis B and liver cancer, which contribute to shame and stigma surrounding each condition. (hepb.org)
  • According to focus group participants, educational materials should include some information about how hepatitis B is transmitted and how it can lead to liver cancer if left untreated and unmanaged. (hepb.org)
  • As people see how one's quality of life does not diminish, and learn from the stories of people living with hepatitis B or liver cancer, they may become more understanding of the diseases and supportive of their own community members who are living with them. (hepb.org)
  • Hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver. (healthlinkbc.ca)
Viral1
  • HCV was first recognised in 1970 and described as non-A, non-B hepatitis, until 1989 when the pathogen was identified as hepatitis C. The structural proteins produced by Hepatitis C virus include the core protein and envelope glycoproteins E1 and E2, which are necessary for viral entry into host cells. (thenativeantigencompany.com)
Donors2
Clinical2
  • Provide evidence-based clinical recommendations to support the goals of the New York State Hepatitis C Elimination Plan (NY Cures HepC) . (hivguidelines.org)
  • Similar clinical and histologic features of Labrea Hepatitis were found in northern Colombia 5 , western Venezuela 16 and Central African Republic 17 . (scielo.br)
Prevalence of hepatitis1
Positive7
  • My doctor took blood samples for testing and they came back positive for Hepatitis B. Over the next few weeks I got sicker and sicker. (hepb.org)
  • Just recently, in February 2007, my test results came back positive for the antibodies. (hepb.org)
  • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an enveloped, positive-sense, single stranded RNA virus and member of the hepacivirus genus of the family Flaviviridae . (thenativeantigencompany.com)
  • To determine hepatitis B virus incidence, samples that were hepatitis B positive at the follow-up visit had their baseline samples tested to identify hepatitis B negative samples whose corresponding follow-up samples were thus incident cases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • If the term "w/reflex" is listed in your test results, this means that the blood test was repeated to confirm a positive result on your first hepatitis blood test. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • 5 As the reported incidence of hepatitis B does not represent the prevalence for positive hepatitis B markers, it was necessary to conduct a sero-epidemiological study to assess the prevalence of positive hepatitis B markers among residents of Lianyungang. (who.int)
  • This study aimed to determine the prevalence of positive hepatitis B markers in Lianyungang and assessed whether the national targets for 2010 were achieved. (who.int)
Patients1
  • The physical examination findings in hepatitis B disease vary from minimal to impressive (in patients with hepatic decompensation), according to the stage of disease. (medscape.com)
Protein1
Test10
World health Organ1
Immunoassay1
Immune2
  • Hepatitis can be caused due to auto-immune diseases, alcohol or toxic substances. (practo.com)
  • Antibodies are the protective proteins produced by the immune system and also known as immunoglobulins. (practo.com)
Incidence of hepatitis1
Epidemiology1
Detectable2
  • These antibodies develop within 2 weeks after first being infected (and are detectable before the onset of symptoms) and lasts for about 3 to 6 months. (practo.com)
  • Anti-HBc is the first detectable antibody in the course of HBV disease. (medscape.com)
HDAg1
  • Anti-HDV present in the sample and labeled anti-HDV antibodies compete for a fixed quantity of HDAg bound to the solid phase. (cdc.gov)
Specificity1
Symptoms2
Severe2
Detection2
  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) testing plays an important role in detection, classification, and management of HBV disease . (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] Detection of HBe antibody can also be used to monitor response to treatment and possible remission of the disease. (medscape.com)
Viruses2
Hepatocellular1
Negative1