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Table 1 Interpretation of hepatitis B serology

From: Preventing early childhood transmission of hepatitis B in remote Aboriginal communities in northern Australia

Serological Result

Interpretation

Anti-HBs > 10 mIU/mL, anti-HBc negative, HBsAg negative

Immune by vaccination

Anti-HBs positive, anti-HBc positive, HBsAg negative

Immune by exposure

Anti-HBs negative, anti-HBc positive, HBsAg positive

Chronic hepatitis B infection

Anti-HBs negative, anti-HBc positive, HBsAg negative

Isolated anti-HBc positive

anti-HBs < 10 mIU/mL, anti-HBc negative, HBsAg negative

Non-immune