A 26-year-old woman returns for follow-up after initial evaluation for possible hepatitis. Her hepatitis panel has returned with the following results:
- Hepatitis A IgM – Negative
- Hepatitis A IgG – Negative
- Hepatitis B surface antigen – Positive
- Hepatitis B surface antigen IgG – Negative
- Hepatitis B core antigen IgM – Positive
- Hepatitis B core antigen IgG – Negative
- Hepatitis C antigen – Negative
Which of the following is the most appropriate diagnosis?
- A. Acute hepatitis A
- B. Acute hepatitis B
- C. Immunity to hepatitis B
- D. Previous hepatitis A
- E. Previous hepatitis B