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The hepatitis B virus is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluid infected with the hepatitis B virus enters the body of a person who is not infected. Sex with an infected partner. Sharing needles, syringes, or drug preparation equipment. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice.
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Specific treatment for acute hepatitis B is usually not needed since in about 95 percent of adults, the immune system controls the infection and gets rid of the virus within about six months.
In people who develop chronic hepatitis, an antiviral medication might be recommended to reduce or reverse liver damage and to prevent long-term complications of hepatitis B. Antiviral therapy — Several antiviral medicines are available to treat hepatitis B. Not all people with hepatitis B need imm...more
In people who develop chronic hepatitis, an antiviral medication might be recommended to reduce or reverse liver damage and to prevent long-term complications of hepatitis B. Antiviral therapy — Several antiviral medicines are available to treat hepatitis B. Not all people with hepatitis B need imm...more
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Hello sir. Both the combination are effective, except that tenofavir alafinamide salt has purportedly more more bone and renal safety profiles. However you are strongly advised not to self medicate please and consult a doctor of your choice to get proper guidance. Thanks.
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nothing to worry as in 90% cases hep b virus remains latent ...
HBV DNA levels above 1 lac demand oral treatment with entacavir....
also if the liver enzymes are raised 3 times (sgot/pt)....
but whether ur wife needs treatment or not can be advised on seeing her liver function tests reports....also whether she has any yellow discoloration of eyes or not etc
HBV DNA levels above 1 lac demand oral treatment with entacavir....
also if the liver enzymes are raised 3 times (sgot/pt)....
but whether ur wife needs treatment or not can be advised on seeing her liver function tests reports....also whether she has any yellow discoloration of eyes or not etc
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Transmission of hepatitis b the virus is transmitted through a) contact with infected blood/blood product,
b) transfusion of infected blood,
c) dialysis, contaminated syringe/needle/skin pricks/tatooing,
d) sexual contact with infected person, homosexuality e) from infected mother to un born child (foetus)
in your case there is no possibility. As a precaution you can test your blood for hepatitis b
b) transfusion of infected blood,
c) dialysis, contaminated syringe/needle/skin pricks/tatooing,
d) sexual contact with infected person, homosexuality e) from infected mother to un born child (foetus)
in your case there is no possibility. As a precaution you can test your blood for hepatitis b
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