Are there online communities or support groups for people living with hepatitis B?

The HBsAg Confirmatory Assay uses the principle of specific antibody neutralization to confirm the presence of HBsAg in specimens found to be repeatedly ... HBsAg carriers have all of the HBV antigens and HBV. Address reprint requests to: Jay H. Hoofnagle, M.D., Liver Diseases. Section, Building 10, Room 4-D-52 ... All positive test results (HBsAg, IgM anti-HBc, HBeAg, or HBV DNA) from laboratories and facilities must be reported to the Colorado Department of Public Health ... 1. Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) – The "surface antigen" is a protein found on the surface of the hepatitis B virus that is present ... Screening for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Aug 13, 2023 ... HBV S gene mutations are known to influence the occurrence of HBsAg-negative and HBV DNA-positive cases. These mutations are called immune ... Mar 26, 2020 ... Researchers have targeted decreasing transmission of HBV by using antenatal antiviral medications in women with HBV to reduce in utero infection and maximize ... Mar 31, 2023 ... What Is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HBV infection causes inflammation of the liver. The HBsAg test is used to check for acute or chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It helps in determining the need for post-test counseling and linkage ... Approximately 24,000 persons with chronic HBV infection (identified through prenatal HBsAg laboratory testing) give birth in the U.S. each year (3). Of ...