A 59-year-old overweight adult with no prior HBV screening asks about hepatitis B. What is recommended?...

Question

A 59-year-old overweight adult with no prior HBV screening asks about hepatitis B. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Triple‑panel screening (HBsAg, anti‑HBs, total anti‑HBc) at least once for all adults ≥18 years

Answer

Screen only if high-risk behaviors

Answer

Single HBsAg test once

Answer

Vaccinate only without testing

Answer

No testing if asymptomatic

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis B-Screening