What Does Circulating HBeAg Indicate About People with Chronic HBV

question 5

Multiple Choice

What does circulating HBeAg indicate about people with chronic HBV infection?

• A) High levels of this antigen are associated with increased risk of liver cancer.
• B) High levels of this antigen are associated with decreased risk of liver cancer.
• C) Low levels of this antigen are associated with increased risk of liver cancer.
• D) Antibodies against this antigen confer immunity to HBV.
• E) IgM against this antigen indicate active viral replication.

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