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Hepatitis - ulise
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02-24-2007, 02:21 PM
A patient comes into clinic with jaundice, dark urine, fatigue and anorexia. Liver function tests are elevated. The following serologies are found: Hepatitis A IgM positive, IgG positive; Hepatitis B surface antigen negative, core antibody positive; Hepatitis C antibody negative. The virus causing this infection is:
A. Hepatitis A B. Hepatitis B C. Hepatitis C D. Hepatitis D
02-24-2007, 02:29 PM
I am not sure guys but the answer provided is not Hep B. I made the same mistake and said B.
02-24-2007, 02:33 PM
its aaaaa.....core antibody positive means previous infection with hep B...currently he has IgM for hep A...so its aaaaaaa
02-24-2007, 02:35 PM
THis is from FA
Antibody to HBcAg; positive during window period. IgM HBcAb is an indicator of recent disease.
02-24-2007, 02:36 PM
the answer provided is Hep A and I dont understand why... I hope somebody can explain thanks!
02-24-2007, 02:47 PM
Would not also the presence of HepA IgM be indicative of acute infection with A?
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