In the Normal Course of a Hepatitis B Virus Infection

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the normal course of a hepatitis B virus infection, what is the order of appearance of the following markers in serum? 1. Hepatitis B surface antigen
2) Hepatitis B early antigen
3) Anti- hepatitis B surface antigen
4) Anti- hepatitis B early antigen
5) Anti- hepatitis B core antigen

• A)1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• B)1, 2, 5, 4, 3
• C)2, 1, 4, 3, 5
• D)2, 1, 3, 4, 5

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