Occult hepatitis B virus infection.

By G. Raimondo, T. Pollicino, I. Cacciola, G. Squadrito. Journal of Hepatology, 2007

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Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (2018, background): “, those who test negative for HBsAg but have detectable HBV DNA) also might transmit infection (48).”
Update on Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment and of Chronic Hepatitis B: AASLD 2018 Hepatitis B Guidance (2018, background): “Individuals with HIV infection or those about to undergo HCV or immunosuppressive therapy are at risk for potential reactivation if they have preexisting HBV and should be screened for anti-HBc.((37,48)) The majority of individuals positive for anti-HBc alone do not have detectable HBV DNA,((37)) es”
Statements from the Taormina expert meeting on occult hepatitis B virus infection. (2008, background): “In this context, it has to be stressed that not all antiHBc positive individuals are found to be HBV DNA positive and that anti-HBc tests may provide falsepositive results [7,12,24,26,29,32].”