A 34-year-old new patient with unknown vaccine history asks about hepatitis B. What screening is recommended for adults?...

Question

A 34-year-old new patient with unknown vaccine history asks about hepatitis B. What screening is recommended for adults?

Accepted Answer

One-time triple-panel HBV screening (HBsAg, anti-HBs, total anti-HBc) for all adults ≥18 years

Answer

Screen only if pregnant or immunosuppressed

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HBsAg only once in a lifetime

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No screening unless abnormal liver enzymes

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Screen only those born in endemic countries

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B Screening