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My blood test showed that i *may have* had hepatitis b in the past. how serious is this?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Not serious: Not serious, as long as infection not active. Hepatitis b can re-activate in the future if your immune system goes down for any reason.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/21/2014

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