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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