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Is Hepatitis B curable?
Hello Hepatitis B Community!
I am new to medhelp. 3 years ago my Aunt was diagnosed with Hepatitis b . Her doctors say that she cant be healed from hepatitis and gave her some Pills "Baraclude Entecavir" which she should take for the rest of her life. Recently I browsed in the Internet to get more Informations . However I got confused and wanted to ask someone who lives with this disease.
1) Is Hepatitis B curable ?
2) If NO how shoul it be treated ?
3) Can an ill person infect family members ?
Thank You!
I am new to medhelp. 3 years ago my Aunt was diagnosed with Hepatitis b . Her doctors say that she cant be healed from hepatitis and gave her some Pills "Baraclude Entecavir" which she should take for the rest of her life. Recently I browsed in the Internet to get more Informations . However I got confused and wanted to ask someone who lives with this disease.
1) Is Hepatitis B curable ?
2) If NO how shoul it be treated ?
3) Can an ill person infect family members ?
Thank You!
There is a very effective vaccine for Hepatitis B. HBV is mainly transmitted from blood to blood contact and vertical transmission. Adults exposed to HBV have a over 95% chance to fight off the infection, but young babies have a 90% chance of becoming chronic.
I'll answer:
1) Is Hepatitis B curable ?
-- There is currently no real cure for Chronis Hepatitis B. There are cases, however, where people have been cured using sequential combo of Anti-virals and Interferon treament. Also, there are a few documented cases on here of respected members beating this disease.
2) If NO how shoul it be treated ?
Barraclude/Entecavir is fine for treatment. They should monitor your aunt's viral load with this, as well as other important numbers like HBSAG and Fibroris, Genotype, etc. (she should get a Fibroscan and Ultrasound to rule out liver damage)
3) Can an ill person infect family members
Yes, this can happen, but only through really close contact. So if toothbrushes or razors or anything which can be an unclean shared household item are used then it can happen. However, the chances of getting it by sharing a fork or drink with someone or using a plate or utensils that were put through wash after use by an infected person are slim to none.
Hope this answers your questions
1) Is Hepatitis B curable ?
-- There is currently no real cure for Chronis Hepatitis B. There are cases, however, where people have been cured using sequential combo of Anti-virals and Interferon treament. Also, there are a few documented cases on here of respected members beating this disease.
2) If NO how shoul it be treated ?
Barraclude/Entecavir is fine for treatment. They should monitor your aunt's viral load with this, as well as other important numbers like HBSAG and Fibroris, Genotype, etc. (she should get a Fibroscan and Ultrasound to rule out liver damage)
3) Can an ill person infect family members
Yes, this can happen, but only through really close contact. So if toothbrushes or razors or anything which can be an unclean shared household item are used then it can happen. However, the chances of getting it by sharing a fork or drink with someone or using a plate or utensils that were put through wash after use by an infected person are slim to none.
Hope this answers your questions
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