Australia antigen is associated with________________?

Correct answer: A. Hepatitis B surface antigen in acute hepatitis

  • A. Hepatitis B surface antigen in acute hepatitis
  • B. AIDS
  • C. Chronic leukemia
  • D. Basal cell carcinoma

Explanation

The Australia antigen was later identified as hepatitis B surface antigen, or HBsAg, and is found in acute as well as chronic hepatitis B infection. The option is correct, although its wording is narrower than the full association.

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