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My brother recently tested positive for hbsag. his hbv dna is50000 iu/ml.igm anti hbc is reactive.hbe ag neg and hbe ab positive. is it acute/chronic?

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Recent infection: Positive HbSAg and IgM anti HbC suggest recent infection, but that does not mean it would not become chronic. Your brother needs to be monitored by a physician for proper treatment.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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