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