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Delaying a Hep B antibody

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

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Hi, palmbeachinfo:

Yes.  All corticosteroids in whatever form are contraindicated for any persons infected with HepB.  

http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/112176634/abstract

Good Luck.
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