A patient has the following serologic profile: HBsAg = negative; HBeAg = negative; anti-HBc IgM = negative; anti-HBc IgG = positive; anti-HBs = positive; anti-HBe = positive.These results indicate:

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The presence of positive anti-HBc IgG and anti-HBs antibodies indicate past infection with HBV and development of immunity. The absence of HBsAg and HBeAg in addition to the presence of anti-HBe further confirm that the infection is resolved and not actively replicating.

A Patient Has the Following Serologic Profile: HBsAg = Negative;