How likely is that I contracted Hep B ?

[Worried_28]

Hi guys.

I believe I have been exposed to HBV, 2 months ago. After having a sex with a woman who I didn't know very well.
Day 1 after exposure: I felt a huge fatigue, was feeling tired all the day
Day 3 after exposure: Pain appeared in the right part just under the ribs
Day 6 after exposure: Fatigue continues, a belching started, nausea and itching all over the body


That condition continued about 2 weeks then slowly began to improve. I tested negative for HIV and HCV and here are my results regarding HBV:

HBsAg - negative
AntiHBs - negative
ALT - 18
AST - 10

The test was done 2 months and 5 days after the exposure.

I do not understand what these results mean and should I do any additional tests ?
And also, usually how long does it take for the HBsAg to convert from positive to negative ?

Thank you.

[Worried_28]

Would you recommend retesting at 6 months or I should stop worring as far as Hep B is concerned ?

[stef2011]

before having a vaccine isn't better to make sure I haven't been exposed to the virus in the past ?
it makes no difference the least vaccine can make is boost hbsab development,

if you want 100% security check hbcab and hbvdna

[Worried_28]

Thanks for your reply.

You say I never had HBV infection. Isn't possible for me to be in a stage of recovery, where HBsAg is being eliminated of the blood and I still do not have AntiHBs ?
I mean, before having a vaccine isn't better to make sure I haven't been exposed to the virus in the past ?

[stef2011]

you are not protected for hbv and never had infection, make vaccine.

you had no hbv transmission but there are as many hepatitis viruses as the whole alphabet although less common than hbv,hcv, hdv, hav,hev, they are all silent killers and don t have synthoms.
some website report synthoms but they are very outdated now we know that hepatitis synthomatic infections are extremely rare and that more than 50% people infected is unaware, so you better take hbv and hav vaccine (it is one vaccine for both viruses)