What Can Be Concluded If the Hepatitis B Antigen Level

question 107

Multiple Choice

What can be concluded if the hepatitis B antigen level remains high in the serum?

• A) Acute infection is present.
• B) Chronic infection has developed.
• C) Liver failure is in progress.
• D) The usual prolonged recovery from any viral infection is occurring.

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