A 59-year-old nurse woman comes to the physician following an accidental needlestick in the operating room.. She feels well. She has systemic lupus erythematosus and hypertension. She does not drink alcohol. Her current medications include lisinopril and hydroxychloroquine. She appears malnourished. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Examination shows a soft, nontender abdomen. There is no ascites or hepatosplenomegaly. Serum studies show Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding the nurse's viral status?

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A 59-year-old nurse woman comes to the physician following an accidental needlestick in the operating room.. She feels well. She has systemic lupus erythematosus and hypertension. She does not drink alcohol. Her current medications include lisinopril and hydroxychloroquine. She appears malnourished. Her vital signs are within normal limits. Examination shows a soft, nontender abdomen. There is no ascites or hepatosplenomegaly. Serum studies show  Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding the nurse's viral status?

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Eductional Objective: Individuals who are successfully immunized against hepatitis B virus develop protective anti-HBs antibody.  Individuals who recover from hepatitis B infection, however, have anti-HBs as well as anti-HBc antibodies.  The presence of circulating HBsAg indicates active infection.

A 59-Year-Old Nurse Woman Comes to the Physician Following an Accidental