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Delaying a Hep B antibody
by palmbeachinfo, Jul 14, 2008 10:09PM
Can Cortisone injections delay the anti-bodys for Hep B? meaning a 6 month test can be a false negative?
that someone would have to re-test in additional 3-6 months
that someone would have to re-test in additional 3-6 months
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Yes. All corticosteroids in whatever form are contraindicated for any persons infected with HepB.
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/112176634/abstract
Good Luck.