Hep B

Question 1

In what order will that relevant ABs and Ags appears in Hep B?

Answer 1

HBsAg
HBeAg
HBcAb (IgM)
HBeAb 
HbsAb 
HbcAg (IgG)

Question 2

What is the treatment for Hep B?

Answer 2

Life-long anti viral treatment to surpass viral replication

Question 3

What does the vaccination for Hep B contain?

Answer 3

Genetically engineered surface antigen

Question 4

What would the serology detect (in terms of sAg, cAb and sAb) of someone who is acutely infected with Hep B?

Answer 4

HbsAg - +ve
HbcAb - +ve (IgM)
HbsAb - +/-

Question 5

What would the serology detect (in terms of sAg, cAb and sAb) in someone with a cleared infection of Hep B?

Answer 5

HbsAg = -ve
HbcAb = +ve (IgG)
HbsAb = +ve

Question 6

What would the serology detect (in terms of sAg, cAb and sAb) in someone with a chronic infection of Hep B?

Answer 6

HbsAg = +ve 
HbcAb = +ve (IgG)
HbsAb = -ve

Question 7

What would the serology detect (in terms of sAg, cAb and sAb) in someone who was never infected with Hep B but was vaccinated?

Answer 7

-ve sAg and cAb

+ve sAb

Question 8

What are 2 complications of chronic Hep B infection?

Answer 8

Cirrhosis (25%) 
Hepatocellular carcinoma (5%)

Question 9

What are some symptoms of Hep B?

Answer 9

Jaundice
Fatigue
Nausea
Anorexia
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Arthralgia