Question

Which of the following markers would you expect to find in the serum of a patient who has recently recovered from hepatitis B infection?

a) HBsAg
b) HBeAg
c) Anti-HBs
d) Anti-HBc

Answer 1

A patient who has recently recovered from hepatitis B infection would typically have Anti-HBs antibodies in their serum, indicating immunity against the virus.

Step-by-step explanation:

The serum marker that is typically found in a patient who has recently recovered from hepatitis B infection is Anti-HBs (antibodies to hepatitis B surface antigen). The presence of these antibodies indicates that the patient has developed immunity against the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The other markers mentioned like HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen) and HBeAg (Hepatitis B e antigen) are generally found in the blood during active infection. Anti-HBc (antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen) indicates exposure to HBV, but not necessarily recovery.