Acute HBV infection	Posted on May 11, 2011	by thebileflow Question: A 21 year old female presents with acute, severe hepatitis, anorexia and jaundice. Hepatitis B is part of the differential diagnosis (she got a new tattoo from a back alley parlor two months prior). How can you make the diagnosis of acute HBV?
A. HBV DNA level
B. HBV surface antigen
C. HBV core antibody (IgM)
D. HBV envelope antigen and antibody
Answer:A
Acute HBV infection	Posted on May 11, 2011	by thebileflow Question: A 21 year old female presents with acute, severe hepatitis, anorexia and jaundice. Hepatitis B is part of the differential diagnosis (she got a new tattoo from a back alley parlor two months prior). How can you make the diagnosis of acute HBV?
A. HBV DNA level B. HBV surface antigen C. HBV core antibody (IgM) D. HBV envelope antigen and antibody