Terry's case: A Youth at Risk

Question 9

All the ordered tests are negative except :

• anti-HCV+
• HBsAg+

Choose the test interpretation that applies:

1. Terry has antibodies against both hepatitis B and C viruses and is thus cured.
2. He is a carrier of hepatitis B and C viruses.
3. He is cured of hepatitis B virus and a carrier of hepatitis C virus.
4. He is infected with hepatitis B virus and has evidence of exposure to hepatitis C virus.