HBsAg is the hallmark of HBV infection and is the first serological marker to appear in acute hepatitis B. Most patients recovering from acute hepatitis B clear HBsAg within 4-6 months after onset ...

hepatitis serologies, severity of hepatic dysfunction, and presence of cirrhosis were evaluated in 127 patients. Results Patients with hepatitis B (HBV) were more likely to develop HCC at a ...

In Hepatitis B: The Hunt for a Killer Virus ... test was available to identify infected individuals. Development of a serologic test for the Australia antigen by Blumberg and his associates ...