Hepatitis B virus infection
Last updated: Monday, 06, December, 2010
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Hepatitis B virus testing. In vaccinated individuals, antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs) can be used to confirm immunity. Urinalysis; bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP; FBC. See also Hepatic failure, Hepatitis |
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Acute hepatitis |
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Chronic carrier state |
Defined as positive HBsAg for > 6 months. HBeAg for assessment of infectivity and risk of chronic liver disease. Alpha fetoprotein monitoring for detection of hepatocellular carcinoma. |
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Chronic hepatitis |
Liver biopsy may be indicated. |
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Chronic delta hepatitis |
Hepatitis delta virus infection occurs only in patients with hepatitis B infection. |
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Hepatocellular carcinoma |
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