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Carrier of what? If your HBsAg is non-reactive, you do not have HBV now unless you are very close to exposure (within two weeks) in which case the test can't pick it up yet.
You need to know the result of your surface antigen. If that is positive you need to do more tests.
1) Is Hep B surface Antigen reactive? If surface antigen is not, then you don't have HBV. Skip the rest of the questions below because it doesn't apply to you.
2) If surface antigen is reactive, then ask them if Surface antigen antibodies is reactive. If antibodies is reactive, then it means you were expose but already clear the virus and is now immune for life. Go to 3.
3) Is IgM reactive? If IgM is reactive, then you have an acute infection. If IgM is not reactive, then you have HBV and is a carrier.
From what you wrote, you said Hep be antigen, which is another antigen from HBV, not the same as surface antigen (Hep B sAg). Knowing Hep be antigen only doesn't tell us anything unless you know your Hep B surface antigen status.
I know it's confusing but come back if you still don't understand...
From what I have read here and other places, as a carrier I should expect to be contagious for the rest of my life because I did not develop antibodies. I am really struggling with this because I don't know how I got it. No marital problems. No drugs.It takes me a year to drink a 12 pack of beer. The only body fluids I come in contact with are from playing basketball. The occasional bloody nose, cuts and scratches and sweat here and there. During my physical in Oct 07, I was fine! Sorry, this is just me trying to sort out my life.
Since I found out I was a carrier I stopped sleeping with my wife all together. I don't have the desire right now. She thinks I'm depressed. I guess I am. I'm used to overcoming obstacles. This seems like one I will not.
Thanks for the info.
I still am waiting to tell my gf. It's not that I don't want to but I have to wait for the right time when her tests are over. I can't be selfish and put her through this right now while she's studying. So I decided to go through it alone but with you guys around, I don't feel lonely anymore. Thanks!
So, get a hard copy of your lab results and then post them here. As a carrier you are "contagious" but the people in your home can be vaccinated. No big deal. Are you Asian? Many Asians are infected at birth or in early childhood.
I wish I could rush people through the early stages after diagnosis to acceptance but, you know, I just can't. Its a journey you just have to take on your own. Trust me, you'll come out of it and then the mundane aspects of life will take over and you'll be amazed that you just keep on living.
Think of it like this, you're one of the lucky carriers in that you now know and can monitor and avail yourself of treatment. Other people will not be so fortunate and they will find out too late. Count your blessings.
hbsag = reactive
anti body titer = non- reactive
my husband result...
hbsag = non-reactive
anti body titer = reactive
what does it mean...
HBsAg is antigent (virus) positive means you are infected
HBsAb is antibody positive means you have some sort immunity, you are recovered.
I guess reative means postive?
CH
My results as follow
Hep B surface antigen=Reactive
Anti=HBs= 0 MIU/ML
Anti Hep B e Antibody- Reactive ( In the presence of HBsAg indicates HBV infection of relatively lower infectivity)
Hepatitis B e Antigen=Non reactive (not detected -consider testing for anti-HBe as appropriate)
Can anyone explain the results in layman terms?
Thank you
Your results indicate you have hep-B infection and most likely you are chronic.
What you need to do now is get AST/ALT and viral load tests. That determines whether you need treatment or not. eAg negative does not mean zero-infection.
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Hep B surface antigen=Reactive ---> Infected
Anti=HBs= 0 MIU/ML ----> Not yet recovered
Anti Hep B e Antibody- Reactive ( In the presence of HBsAg indicates HBV infection of relatively lower infectivity) ---> self explain
Hepatitis B e Antigen=Non reactive (not detected -consider testing for anti-HBe as appropriate) ---> as the same as relatively lower infectivity
conclusion is I have Hep B, do you know how much MIU/ML is required to be considered recovered?
I once did the test and doc said I wont pass on to my family and children, this contradicts with what the current doc said. I'm so confused. Trying to find my previous lab report to compare with my MIU/ML results has dipped. If it did, it just means our immunisation really weakens with age. No Joke! Gotta buck up and improve our immunisation.
Hey Clearhealth Does my results says I'm not highly infectious? To be considered chronic, Antibody gotta be Non-reactive and Antigen=Reactive?
If your HBeAg is positve then you can affect others. Negativity is not so infected. It is just so low that you and your surrounding should not be concern. Your case is so infected, yes. I dont' want to say 100%. Just practice of caution. No direct body fluid or blood contact, then casual interaction should be normal