José, a 36-year-old male, had laboratory testing completed as a part of a preinsurance examination. The nurse practitioner received the results and advised José to see his primary care physician. Based on the nurse practitioner’s advice, José made a follow-up appointment with his primary care physician because of the abnormal laboratory test results from a preinsurance physical examination. The physician requested follow up testing and the results below are being reviewed. Laboratory Results Hepatitis A antibody (IgG) Positive Hepatitis A antibody (IgM) Negative Hepatitis B surface antigen Positive Hepatitis B surface antibody Negative Hepatitis B core antibody (IgM) Positive Hepatitis C antibody Negative What is José’s most likely diagnosis? Does José have an acute or chronic illness? What complications may José develop over time? What additional tests should be considered?
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