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What to do about hepatitis b core antibody - positive ,. am i save from hepititis?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Likely yes: if the "total" core antibody (or IgG core antibody) is positive, and the rest of tests are NEGATIVE, it means you were exposed to the virus, but it is not active.

Answered 7/23/2018

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