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Suggest Treatment For Hepatitis B Infection?

Hi,I was getting my new job and I was doing my lob work .I born in Africa then the lav tech did bllod work for Hepatitis B and I did chest x-ray. The result comes the blood work shows positive Hepatitis B and chest x ray negative result, any advise. Thanks this is Bete
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Treatment for hepatitis B include:
1)Antiviral medications. Several antiviral medications,including lamivudine (Epivir), adefovir (Hepsera), telbivudine (Tyzeka) and entecavir (Baraclude) — can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver.
2)Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A). This synthetic version of a substance produced by the body to fight infection is used mainly for young people with hepatitis B.It's given by injection.
3)Liver transplant. If your liver has been severely damaged, a liver transplant may be an option.
Of course for the treatment you should consult a gastrologyst .
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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Suggest Treatment For Hepatitis B Infection?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Treatment for hepatitis B include: 1)Antiviral medications. Several antiviral medications,including lamivudine (Epivir), adefovir (Hepsera), telbivudine (Tyzeka) and entecavir (Baraclude) — can help fight the virus and slow its ability to damage your liver. 2)Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A). This synthetic version of a substance produced by the body to fight infection is used mainly for young people with hepatitis B.It s given by injection. 3)Liver transplant. If your liver has been severely damaged, a liver transplant may be an option. Of course for the treatment you should consult a gastrologyst . Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!