A newborn infant tests positive for anti-HBc IgG.This result is evidence that:

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The presence of anti-HBc IgG indicates that the mother has been exposed to the hepatitis B virus and has mounted an immune response. This does not necessarily mean that the infant is infected, but rather that the baby has passively received the mother's antibodies. Further testing, such as HBsAg and HBV DNA tests, would be needed to determine if the infant is actually infected.

A Newborn Infant Tests Positive for Anti-HBc IgG