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My doughter 2 years old last year he was diagnosed with hepat b.we did the re-check and the results of the analysis are:1.the analyzed sample is negative for the presence of viral dna. 2. ast 28 u/l alt 12.1 u/l tbil) 0.29 mg/dl. what does it mean ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Negative DNA suggests your daughter's hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is not active, but othere tests are needed to be certain (surface antigen, surface antibody, core antibody). The others are tests of liver function and are normal: if she still has HBV, it's not causing significant liver damage. Discuss further with her doctor; if uncertain, see an infectious disease doc or liver specialist.

Answered 5/30/2023

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Dr. Jay Park answered

She is likely to have recovered from acute hepatitis B infection. However, it is necessary for her to have some more blood works, e.g., HBsAg and anti-HBs (antibody against HBsAg) to be certain of complete recovery.

Answered 5/27/2023

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