How long is the incubation period for hepatitis B?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I was exposed to someone with hepatitis B, after 3 months I had a test and the result was negative. So how long is the incubation period for hepatitis B? Are such test results accurate? Or have to wait 6 months to be exact? Thank you.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Mang Thi Phuong Mai - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How long is the incubation period for hepatitis B? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
The incubation period for hepatitis B is 30 - 180 days, an average of 75 days, so you should get tested after 3 months.
If you still have questions about the incubation period of hepatitis B, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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