Will positive Hepatitis B make ith through?

[dahobbs 0]

My partner was getting vacinations and the doctor said the Hepatitis B came back positive. The situation is being addressed but was wondering if this will be a major problem for us. We still have a couple months before we should be approved and then maybe another month before the interview. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[sheepp 2]

If he was vaccinated for hepatitis B it can come back positive result but negative for infection because he/she has been exposed.

[dahobbs 0]

so does that mean she can pass the medical if she has had treatment?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

If he was vaccinated for hepatitis B it can come back positive result but negative for infection because he/she has been exposed.

Only if the vaccination was given within the previous two weeks. Positive antigens all convert to negative within that time.

[PhilAmTx 14]

she will be fine...slec dont test for Hepa..i have friend who has HPB and she passed the medical...shes in US last feb,..

[sheepp 2]

Only if the vaccination was given within the previous two weeks. Positive antigens all convert to negative within that time.

Not neccesarely, my fiance worked in a hospital years ago and he got hepatitis B vaccination, the level was low and it came back positive but negative for infection, the doctor asked him if he had been inoculated and he said yes, and explained, the Dr. said it was the reason why the results came back like that, but he has not the disease.

I think she would have to set an appointment and ask the doctor to explain the results or call to the laboratory n read the results, I don´t know if Hepatitis B is included in the list but what I know about that regretably is that if you are infected it has treatement but not cure

Edited August 25, 2011 by sheepp

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Not neccesarely, my fiance worked in a hospital years ago and he got hepatitis B vaccination, the level was low and it came back positive but negative for infection, the doctor asked him if he had been inoculated and he said yes, and explained, the Dr. said it was the reason why the results came back like that, but he has not the disease.

I think she would have to set an appointment and ask the doctor to explain the results or call to the laboratory n read the results, I don´t know if Hepatitis B is included in the list but what I know about that regretably is that if you are infected it has treatement but not cure

A similar case was reported at a hospital in Toronto. In a follow-up study they determined that about 50% of recently vaccinated patients gave a false positive when tested for surface antigens. Examination in their microbiology lab revealed that all patients with a positive surface antigen test converted to negative within two weeks.

A modern hepatitis B test may include surface antigens (a sign of recent infection), surface antibodies (a sign of the body recently fighting off an infection), e-antigens (a sign of active virus infection), and HBV DNA (a sign that genetic material from the virus is present). The presence of surface antigens and/or e-antigens indicate an active infection.

Your fiance's hospital may have been testing only for HBV antibodies. Testing only for HBV antibodies wouldn't be of much use in determining an active infection. Anyone with prior exposure or a vaccination would give a false positive.

[sheepp 2]

A similar case was reported at a hospital in Toronto. In a follow-up study they determined that about 50% of recently vaccinated patients gave a false positive when tested for surface antigens. Examination in their microbiology lab revealed that all patients with a positive surface antigen test converted to negative within two weeks.

A modern hepatitis B test may include surface antigens (a sign of recent infection), surface antibodies (a sign of the body recently fighting off an infection), e-antigens (a sign of active virus infection), and HBV DNA (a sign that genetic material from the virus is present). The presence of surface antigens and/or e-antigens indicate an active infection.

Your fiance's hospital may have been testing only for HBV antibodies. Testing only for HBV antibodies wouldn't be of much use in determining an active infection. Anyone with prior exposure or a vaccination would give a false positive.

Very interesting and well explained yes, they didn´t give him detailed results and the dr. said what you have said that anyone that has been exposed to the virus or been inoculated would give a false positive, he also had that conclution because of the low level.

[dahobbs 0]

she has hepatitis B ........ will she be allowed into the US?

[sheepp 2]

What medical conditions render an applicant ineligible to receive a k1 visa?

Chancroid

Gonorrhea

Granuloma Inguinale

Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) Infectious

Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Syphilis, infectious stage; and

Tuberculosis, active.

As of January 4, 2010, HIV is no longer a condition that will render an applicant ineligible to receive a visa.

I don´t think you have something to worry about

[PhilAmTx 14]

she has hepatitis B ........ will she be allowed into the US?

yes she will....

[bigdog 376]

My partner was getting vacinations and the doctor said the Hepatitis B came back positive. The situation is being addressed but was wondering if this will be a major problem for us. We still have a couple months before we should be approved and then maybe another month before the interview. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

i have a natural immunity even after extra shots. Dr should be able to figure it out.

[le7845 0]

Definitely, she can pass the medicals even if she has Hepatitis B as this is not included for a person ineligible for a visa. So no need to worry!!!

[XoxoHannah 1]

St. Luke's does not test for Hepa B, even for HIV nor AIDS... check this link : http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-exams. they are really more concerned of your xray result.

though, during the medical interview, the doctor will quickly ask if she/he had a history of being infected.

Edited August 28, 2011 by XoxoHannah

[PhilAmTx 14]

St. Luke's does not test for Hepa B, even for HIV nor AIDS... check this link : http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-exams. they are really more concerned of your xray result.

though, during the medical interview, the doctor will quickly ask if she/he had a history of being infected.

i agree