Multiple choice

In active chronic hepatitis B, all are seen, except

  1. HbsAg

  2. IgM anti-HbcAg

  3. HbeAg

  4. Anti-HbsAg

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In chronic hepatitis B, HBsAg and HBeAg are present, but anti-HBs is absent. IgM anti-HBc indicates acute infection; in chronic infection, only IgG anti-HBc is present, while IgM is typically negative.