I have this hepatitis b virus result at hand now and am lost with the meaning, for sure i know it is positive but am comfused with the others,tried browsing about it but i still cant figure, please i need a little enlightenment..thanks

HBeAg- Negative
HbeAb- Positive
HbsAg- Positive
HBCore IgM- Negative
Anti HCV- Negative

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HBeAg- Negative
HbeAb- Positive
HbsAg- Positive
HBCore IgM- Negative
Anti HCV- Negative

Op. You just did a 5 panel test for hepatitis and it is positive.
HbsAg positive-known as hepatitis B surface antigen. It is the earliest indicator of an acute infection but can still be present in the blood of chronically infected persons.

HbCore IgM Negative-known as hepatitis B core antibody.it indicates an acute infection if positive.But in your case it is negative, meaning you have a chronic hepatitis B infection.

HbeAb positive- also known as hepatitis B core antibody.except you made a mistake in typing,it is contradictory. You can't be positive and negative at the same.e stands for core, ab or IgM stands for antibody, Age stands for antigen.

HBeAg Negative- This stands for infectivity and you can't infect others since it is negative.

Anti HCV negative-it means you are hepatitis C negative

From this tests. You have hepatitis B infection and it a chronic type.Meaning you have had it for a long time.

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dreshemokha:

HBeAg- Negative
HbeAb- Positive
HbsAg- Positive
HBCore IgM- Negative
Anti HCV- Negative

Op. You just did a 5 panel test for hepatitis and it is positive.
HbsAg positive-known as hepatitis B surface antigen. It is the earliest indicator of an acute infection but can still be present in the blood of chronically infected persons.

HbCore IgM Negative-known as hepatitis B core antibody.it indicates an acute infection if positive.But in your case it is negative, meaning you have a chronic hepatitis B infection.

HbeAb positive- also known as hepatitis B core antibody.except you made a mistake in typing,it is contradictory. You can't be positive and negative at the same.e stands for core, ab or IgM stands for antibody, Age stands for antigen.

HBeAg Negative- This stands for infectivity and you can't infect others since it is negative.

Anti HCV negative-it means you are hepatitis C negative

From this tests. You have hepatitis B infection and it a chronic type.Meaning you have had it for a long time.

I am a doctor with a health blog. We have specialists that do publications on causes, symptoms,signs,and treatments of diseases. Subscribe, make comments on your health concern and a specialist will respond to your questions. Check my signature.

And my other question is, is it possible for me to have a chronic hbv and still not be able to infect others?

Sorry I'm late to the discussion - I saw this post just this morning. Also, I found your case interesting and unusual and had to look it up in the books.

This report indicates infection with Hepatitis B (HbsAg +).
It is not acute ie patient had been infected for a while(IgM-)
There is a successful immune reaction and clearing of the vital core antigen (HBeAg- and HbeAb+). Hence the patient is not infective and is unlikely to develop chronic hepatitis.
Hepatitis C infection is not present.

I suggest you repeat the test in six months and do a liver function test (LFT) as well. You should also screen for other STDs immediately.
See a physician for expert advice and treatment.

Is it possible to have chronic Hepatitis and not be infective ? Yes

IamaNigerianGuy:
Sorry late to the discussion. Also I found your case interesting and unusual and had to look it up in the books.

This report indicates infection with Hepatitis B (HbsAg +).
It is not acute ie patient had been infected for a while(IgM-)
There is a successful immune reaction and clearing of the vital core antigen (HBeAg- and HbeAb+). Hence the patient is not infective and is unlikely to develop chronic hepatitis.
Hepatitis C infection is not present.

I suggest you repeat the test in six months and do a liver function test (LFT) as well. You should also screen for other STDs immediately.
See a physician for expert advice and treatment.

Is it possible to have chronic Hepatitis and not be infective ? Yes

Thank you very much sir, i really appreciate this, may God continue to bless you...you have really made it easier to understand sir

Well, I have done the liver test and was told to come for the result on thursday, but since am not acute or chronic at the same time, does that mean i should be watchful of my diet from now till whenever i repeat the test probably 6 months from now..

Thank you as i anticipate your response

monifash:

Thank you very much sir, i really appreciate this, may God continue to bless you...you have really made it easier to understand sir

Well, I have done the liver test and was told to come for the result on thursday, but since am not acute or chronic at the same time, does that mean i should be watchful of my diet from now till whenever i repeat the test probably 6 months from now..

Thank you as i anticipate your response

You are 'chronically infected' in the sense that this is not a recent infection and you have had it for a while. You however do not have chronic Hepatitis B which is a dangerous and life threatening illness that can be passed on (your antibody levels are high and the HBeAg is undetected) so that is good news. Hepatitis is common in Africa and Asia.
Diet does not play any role in your case. You can eat anything you like.
Just see a good specialist physician who will outline a good management plan if you require it and you will be ok.

IamaNigerianGuy:


You are 'chronically infected' in the sense that this is not a recent infection and you have had it for a while. You however do not have chronic Hepatitis B which is a dangerous and life threatening illness that can be passed on (your antibody levels are high and the HBeAg is undetected) so that is good news. Hepatitis is common in Africa and Asia.
Diet does not play any role in your case. You can eat anything you like.
Just see a good specialist physician who will outline a good management plan if you require it and you will be ok.

Whew, you made my day sir, thank you very much...may knowledge never depart from you...you have been of great help sir..have a great day