What is HBe AB?

Presence of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) and absence of HBe antibody (anti-HBe) usually indicate active hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication and high infectivity.

What is the meaning of anti-HBe reactive?

When the anti-HBe is also reactive, this means the individual is in the process of healing and is less contagious. A non-reactive HBeAg result (with a reactive anti-HBe result) in a person with hepatitis B indicates that the infection is in its initial phase, before peak replication of the virus.

When is hepatitis B viral load treated?

Patients should be considered for treatment when HBV-DNA levels are > 2000 IU/mL (10 000 copies/mL) and/or serum ALT is above ULN, and liver biopsy (or non-invasive markers when validated) shows moderate to severe active necro-inflammation and/or fibrosis (greater than A2 or F2 by METAVIR histological scoring).

Can hepatitis B be cured?

Most adults with hepatitis B recover fully, even if their signs and symptoms are severe. Infants and children are more likely to develop a chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis B infection. A vaccine can prevent hepatitis B, but there’s no cure if you have the condition.

What is the HBE test?

The hepatitis e antigen, or HBeAg, is a marker of an actively replicating HBV virus infection. Those with a positive HBeAg have active replication in their liver cells, more of the virus circulating in their blood, and as a result, they are more infectious, with a higher likelihood of transmitting HBV to others.

What is an anti-E antibody?

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What is the significance of the Big E antigen?

What Is the Big E Antibody? 1 E Antigen. The “Big E” antigen is significant because it can cause increased health risks for certain individuals. 2 Blood Transfusions. Individuals with the “E” antigen in their blood can only receive blood transfusions containing type “E negative” blood. 3 Pregnancy and Childbirth. 4 Treatment and Prevention.

What are blood group antibodies?

Blood group antibodies in the serum are the clinically significant antibodies, which can specially identify antigens locate on the surfaces of red cells of another blood group, typically for transfusion purposes. As we all know, if mixing incompatible blood groups, blood clumping or agglutination will occur.

Which blood types can only be given by e antigen?

Individuals with the “E” antigen in their blood can only receive blood transfusions containing type “E negative” blood.