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79 yes old female just got back blood test result for hbsag as reactive a what does this mean? serious?

Q: 79 yes old female just got back blood test result for hbsag as reactive a what does this mean? serious?

: Could be. Positive result for hepatitis b antigen suggests an active infection. More than 80% of people do get over the infection. It would be prudent to talk to your doctor. Wish you good health!

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Could be. Positive result for hepatitis b antigen suggests an active infection. More than 80% of people do get over the infection. It would be prudent to talk to your doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 4/18/2022

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79 yes old female just got back blood test result for hbsag as reactive a what does this mean? serious?

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