Changing scene in hepatitis B serology interpretation

Hosp Med. 2002 Jan;63(1):16-9. doi: 10.12968/hosp.2002.63.1.1719.

Abstract

Serological tests have been used in the diagnosis of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection since the virus was first discovered. Advances in molecular biology and improvements in the understanding of HBV virology have changed the scene of hepatitis B serology interpretation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Hepatitis B / diagnosis*
  • Hepatitis B / immunology
  • Hepatitis B Core Antigens / blood
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / blood
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines
  • Hepatitis B, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Hepatitis B, Chronic / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / immunology
  • Immunoglobulin M / immunology

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Hepatitis B Core Antigens
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
  • Hepatitis B Vaccines
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M