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How do doctors diagnose hepatitis b?
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Through blood work: Which include hepatitis b surface antigen, hepatitis b surface antibody, hepatis b core antibody, hepatitis b e antigen, hepatitis b viral load etc. Depending on the combination of these etc, you can tell if its an acute infection or whether the person is already immune.
Answered 1/18/2018
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Blood test: Blood is tested for the presence of antigen components of the Hep B virus surface and core particles, that help decide the severity of the infection
Answered 11/10/2018
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