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I just found out that i have hep b. im 3 mo pregnant. i was tested during first pregnancy 3 yrs ago and was negative. how can i be positive now?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

More info needed: What hep b test are you referring to? There are several different blood test that can be done to evaluate for hep B infection. For example. Hep Bs Ag, Hep Bs Ab, Hep Bc Ab, Hep B DNA viral load, etc etc. For accurate interpretation, please provide more information regarding the Hep B test that was performed.

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Answered 12/20/2015

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A member asked:

I just found out that i have hep b. im 3 mo pregnant. i was tested during first pregnancy 3 yrs ago and was negative. how can i be positive now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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