21st April 2024

A 51-year-old man presents with features of decompensated liver disease including jaundice and ascites

A 51-year-old man presents with features of decompensated liver disease including jaundice and ascites. Blood tests show evidence of impaired synthetic function with PT prolongation and low albumin, and a USS confirms cirrhosis. You perform a liver screen, including hepatitis B virus (HBV) serology and receive the following results:

• HBsAg – positive
• HBeAg – positive
• Anti-HBc IgM – negative
• Anti-HBc IgG – positive
• Anti-HBs – negative

Which of the following do these serology tests indicate?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.