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Which hepatitis B (HBV) test indicates a high level of infectivity?

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Hepatitis B Test Indicating High Infectivity

Hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) positivity indicates high infectivity due to correlation with active viral replication. [1]

Infectivity-Associated Laboratory Findings

  • HBeAg positivity is associated with high viral replication and high infectivity. [1]
  • Detectable and high HBV DNA indicates active viral replication and is used to assess infectivity. [2]

Sources (2)

[1] Guideline 2018
Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United Sta…
MMWR (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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[2] Guideline 2018
Update on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic h…
Hepatology (AASLD)
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