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How will i know when i have recovered from a hepatitis b infection?
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Blood tests: The only way to assure complete recovery is with blood tests.
Answered 2/25/2013
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Anti-Hbs ab: After initial hepatitis b infection, recovery is signaled by normalization of liver function tests and development of anti-hep b surface antibodies which confers immunity to future infections.
Answered 3/23/2013
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