Presence of HBe Ag in patients with hepatitis indicates_____________?

Correct answer: C. High infectivity

  • A. Simple carriers
  • B. Late convalescence
  • C. High infectivity
  • D. Carrier status

Explanation

HBeAg indicates active viral replication and a high level of infectivity in a patient with hepatitis B. It is different from HBsAg, which mainly indicates current infection or carriage.

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