Question

5 multiple choice 1 point there is a new hepatitis virus circulating. you performed a serology test on an individual that visited your clinic, and it comes back as positive/immunogenic for this new virus. this individual stated they had abdominal pain, dark urine, and jaundice a month ago but all the symptoms disappeared 2 weeks ago. what is the best explanation for the positive test? the patient was vaccinated the patient had a symptomatic infection the patient had a symptomatic infection and may have a persistent infection. you need to run more tests the patient has a persistent infection

Explanation:

The patient had symptoms (abdominal pain, dark urine, jaundice) a month ago that resolved, but now tests positive. A symptomatic infection (with symptoms) that may have become persistent (needing more tests to confirm) fits, as the initial symptoms and current positive test suggest a past symptomatic infection with possible persistence. Other options: vaccination wouldn't cause a positive for a new virus's serology (no vaccine info), asymptomatic means no symptoms (but patient had symptoms), and "persistent infection" alone doesn't address the prior symptomatic phase.

Answer:

The patient had a symptomatic infection and may have a persistent infection. You need to run more tests