A patient has the following hepatitis profile: anti-HAV IgM = not detected; HBsAg = not detected; anti-HBc IgM = not detected; anti-HBc total = not detected; anti-HBs = detected; anti-HCV = not detected.What is his diagnosis?

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The patient has detectable anti-HBs which suggests prior exposure to hepatitis B and immune protection against the virus. The absence of all other hepatitis markers suggests the patient is not currently infected with any type of hepatitis.

A Patient Has the Following Hepatitis Profile: Anti-HAV IgM =