Hepatitis B Antibody QL reactive, what does it mean?
There are several tests used to detect the presence of hepatitis B antibodies. Antibodies are produced by the body to offer protection from antigens (foreign proteins). There are also several tests that detect the presence of viral antigens. The hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) is the most common test. Its presence indicates previous exposure to HBV, but the virus is no longer present and the person cannot pass on the virus to others. The antibody also protects the body from future HBV infection. In addition to exposure to HBV, the antibodies can also be acquired from successful vaccination. This test is done to determine the need for vaccination (if anti-HBs is absent), or following the completion of vaccination against the disease, or following an active infection. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a protein antigen produced by HBV. This antigen is the earliest indicator of acute hepatitis B and frequently identifies infected people before symptoms appear. HBsAg disappears from the blood during the recovery period. In some people (particularly those infected as children or those with a weak immune system, such as those with AIDS), chronic infection with HBV may occur and HBsAg remains positive.
Is a hepatitis B an inactive carrier with HBSAG?
For Hep B, 3 markers are commonly tested:HBsAg (HB surface antigen) is the most commonly tested. If HBsAg is positive, it means the person is infectious. So, in this case, negative is good.Anti-HBc (core antibody) positive means the person has had Hep B in the past. It does not develop from vaccination. It does not indicate acute infection.Anti-HBs (surface antibody) positive means immunity from either vaccination or natural immune response. It must be > or = 10mIU/mL for immunity.The Hep B vaccine is 90 to 95% effective. A small percentage of people do not respond to the vaccine (do not gain immunity from the vaccine).For healthcare workers with post-vaccination anti-HBs test is negative (less than 10 mIU/mL) 1–2 months after the third dose of vaccine, they should:Repeat the 3-dose series and test for anti-HBs 1–2 months after the last dose of the vaccine. If the test is still negative after a second vaccine series, the healthcare worker should be tested for HBsAg and total anti-HBc to determine their HBV infection status. Those who test negative for HBsAg and total anti-HBc should be considered vaccine non-responders and susceptible to HBV infection. They should be counseled about precautions to prevent HBV infection and the need to obtain hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) prophylaxis for any known or likely exposure to HBsAg-positive blood or blood or body fluids. They CAN STILL work as healthcare worker.Referenceswww.immunize.org/catg.d/p2109.pdfPinkbook | Hepatitis B | Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable Diseases | CDCHBV FAQs for Health Professionals | Division of Viral Hepatitis | CDCHepatitis B Foundation: Hepatitis B Blood TestsHepatitis B Surface Antigen - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical CenterAsk the Experts about Hepatitis B Vaccines - CDC experts answer Q&As
Would you knowingly marry someone with a chronic health problem (Hepatitis B virus inactive carrier state)?
Most of my family members are hbv positive and i am looking hbv patient from 10 year so i think i am the right person who can give this answer.Hbv is so common in india so when you are going to marriage it is not possible to check all the time.Most people career of hbv in lifetime Dont know and die naturally.For hbv patient it is mendatory to check every year Hbv dna and liver funtion test to see the patient is not turning in active stage and if patient become active then there is good medicine which can turn inactiveIn some country like taiwan phillipines vietnam ten percent of population are suffering from hepatitis b it does not means all will not marry and die.Hbv patient woman can deliver normal baby but need to contect with gastro dr before Delivery hbv is not like hiv so choice is your best will be you contect with good gastro dr before merriage for peace of your mind
In a blood test report it is found that my blood is reactive for hapetatis B,what does it means?
you definately need more information. Theres a handful of different hepatitis B tests that can be done, some more common than others and depending on which ones are positive can tell you if you have an active acute infection, a chronic infection, are a carrier, are immune due to vaccination or are immune due to being exposed to hep b in the past. Until you get the information as to which tests were reactive then no one on yahoo answers is going to be able to answer your question fully.
What is the remedy for Hepatitis B Infection?
A person accidentally noticed infected with Hepatitis B about 2 years back. But the person is seems to be healthy and no symptoms or any other uneasy symptoms regarding Hepatitis B experienced so far. More over he is not taking any medicines against it. His appetite is OK. Digestion is OK. Very often he used to consume little alcohol. Will he survive for many years? What precautions he must take? Any suggestions please from learned and experienced peoples?
My blood test result is REACTIVE HEPATITIS B CORE ANTIBODY what is this? Explain.?
Hepatitis B Core antibody may mean that you had previous exposure to Hepatitis B thus producing antibody to it. BUT it does not necessarily mean you have it..unless the Hepatitis surface antigen or know as HbsAg is positive. So just to be sure go and have your blood test for HbsAG. God bless!
How can I have Hepatitis B?
Common Hepatitis B Blood Tests * HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen) - This refers to the outer surface of the hepatitis B virus that triggers an antibody response. A "positive" or "reactive" HBsAg test result means that the person is infected with the hepatitis B virus. This can be an "acute" or a "chronic" infection. Infected people can pass the virus on to others through their blood. * HBsAb or anti-HBs (hepatitis B surface antibody) - This refers to the protective antibody that is produced in response to an infection. It appears when a person has recovered from an acute infection and cleared the virus (usually within six months) or responded successfully to the hepatitis B vaccine shots. A "positive" or "reactive" HBsAb (or anti-HBs) test result indicates that a person is "immune" to any future hepatitis B infection and is no longer contagious. This test is not routinely included in blood bank screenings. * HBcAb or anti-HBc (hepatitis B core antibody) - This refers to an antibody that is produced in response to the core-antigen, a component of the hepatitis B virus. However, this is not a protective antibody. In fact, it is usually present in those chronically infected with hepatitis B. A "positive" or "reactive" HBcAb (or anti-HBc) test result indicates a past or present infection, but it could also be a false positive. The interpretation of this test result depends on the first two test results. Its appearance with the protective surface antibody (positive HBsAb or anti-HBs) indicates prior infection and recovery. For chronically infected persons, it will usually appear with the virus (positive HbsAg).