A 20-year-old Hispanic male presents to his college clinic following a recent spring break trip to Cancun. He complains of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. His physical exam demonstrates marked jaundice. Pertinent labs include increased AST, ALT, (+) IgM HAV, (+) anti-HbS, (−) anti-HBc, and (−) anti-HCV. Which of the following explains his symptoms and laboratory findings?
A. Acute HAV infection
B. Acute HBV infection
C. Acute HCV infection
D. Chronic HBV infection
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