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How do u detect hepatitis a and/or hepatitis b infection(s) when u have been immunized with twinrix? antibody level would b high due 2 vaccination.
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Answer: For detecting acute infection we look for hepatitis antigen. Then there are certain antibodies that are specific for acute verses chronic infection and immunized status as well.
Answered 9/4/2013
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