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Published	10/08/2024	Viral Markers for HEP B  • {{c2::Surface antigen (HBsAg)}} – {{c1::active}} infection • {{c2::E antigen (HBeAg)}} - marker of viral {{c1::re…
Published	10/08/2024	When screening for hepatitis B, test {{c1::HBcAb}} (for previous infection) and {{c1::HBsAg}} (for active infection). When these are positive,…
Published	10/08/2024	When they {{c1::HBeAg}} is negative but the {{c1::HBeAb}} is positive, this implies they have been through a phase of rapid viral replication but t…
Published	10/08/2024	Children to Test for HEP B • Children of {{c1::hepatitis B positive mums}} (screen at 12 months of age or any time after that) • Migrants from {{c…
Published	10/08/2024	The hepatitis B virus {{c1::can::can/can not}} be found in the breast milk of mothers with hepatitis B.
Published	10/08/2024	the general advice is that {{c1::it is::it is/it is not}} safe for hepatitis B positive mother to breastfeed provided their babies are properly vac…
Published	10/08/2024	HEP B Vaccination involves injecting the {{c1::hepatitis B surface}} antigen. The vaccine requires 3 doses at different intervals
Published	10/08/2024	Hepatitis B is a DNA virus. transmitted by direct contact with {{c1::blood or bodily fluids. }}This may occur during {{c1::sexual …
Published	10/08/2024	Hepatitis B Most children fully recover within {{c1::2 months}}, however some become {{c1::chronic hepatitis B carriers}}. if chronic: the {…
Published	10/08/2024	The risk of developing chronic hepatitis B after exposure is:• {{c1::90}}% for neonates• {{c1::30}}% for children under 5• Under {{c1::10}}% for adole…
Published	10/08/2024	{{c1::HBcAb}} can help distinguish between acute, chronic and past infection with HEP B. IgM and IgG versions of the HBcAb:{{c2::IgM}}: {{c3…
Published	10/08/2024	Hepatitis B Positive MothersTo reduce the risk of the baby contracting hepatitis B, at birth neonates should be given both:• {{c1::Hepatitis B vaccine…
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