Which of the following represents the serologic evidence of recent Hepatitis B virus infection during window period ?
Correct answer: B. IgM anti - HBc
- A. HBs Ag
- B. IgM anti - HBc
- C. Anti HBs
- D. None of the above
Explanation
During the hepatitis B window period, HBsAg has disappeared but anti-HBs has not yet appeared; IgM anti-HBc remains the key evidence of recent infection. This makes IgM anti-HBc the diagnostic marker for the window period.
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