What are transient elastography (FibroScan) and ARFI?

An HBsAg, or Hepatitis B Surface Antigen test, commonly known as the Australia Antigen Test, is a simple blood examination to detect the presence of the ... Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects more than 300 million people worldwide and is a common cause of liver disease and liver cancer. 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 ... What is the recommended treatment of infants born to HBsAg positive mothers? • Administer HBIG and first dose of hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hours of birth. • ... Jul 17, 2006 ... Liver enzymes (aminotransferases) should be monitored every 3-6 months to determine whether the patient truly has persistently normal liver ... 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 ... Xpert HBV Viral Load: Detection and quantitation of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) in less than one hour. Sign in or create a MyCepheid account to add items to cart. 1. Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) – The "surface antigen" is a protein found on the surface of the hepatitis B virus that is present ... Aug 7, 2024 ... HBsAg can be detected in serum 30 to 60 days after exposure and persists until the infection resolves. Persons in the acute stage of HB are ... Oct 25, 2023 ... What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a type of viral hepatitis. It can cause an acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) infection. People with ...