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Do I have hepatitis infection?

Dr Patrick Kamath
Senior Gastroenterologist,
Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
USA

Q: When I donated blood last year, the tests showed positive for Hepatitis B infection. But I do not have any symptoms and leading a perfectly healthy life. I underwent diagnosis and was HBeAg negative with normal liver functions. Do I need to worry?

A:If the hepatitis B surface antibody is positive - it means you have cleared the infection and have no need to worry.