How did I contract Hepatitis B without engaging in risky behaviors?
#HepatitisB #HepB #transmission #riskfactors
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Personal Background:
– 31-year-old female
– Resides in California, U.S.
– Married for almost ten years
– Same sexual partner
– One child
– No history of hard drug use
Medical Situation:
– Positive for Hepatitis B antibodies
– Negative for Hepatitis B antigens
– Elevated liver enzymes
– Not vaccinated for Hepatitis B since childhood
Can Hepatitis B be acquired through non-traditional means? Did my past medical history play a role? Join the conversation to explore potential explanations and insights into this unexpected diagnosis. #HepatitisB #MedicalMystery #HealthyLiving
Which antibodies were positive? HBsAB alone is indicative of successful vaccination, even as a baby
Yeah, you don’t have hep b. (Did they order any of the other tests?)