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Question 1

The first marker to appear?

Answer 1

HBsAg (hep B surface antigen)

Question 2

What does anti-HBs mean?

Answer 2

Immunity

Question 3

What does anti-HBc mean?

Answer 3

Current or previous infection - anti-HBcaught it

Question 4

When does IgM anti-HBc appear?

Answer 4

Appears during acute/recent infection, present for around 6 months

Question 5

How long does IgG anti-HBc stay around for?

Answer 5

It persists

Question 6

Marker of infectivity

Answer 6

HbeAg