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"hepa b carrier"

hi, i'm new to this forum.last 2005 i was diagnosed for a hepa b positive,i under go for hepatitis profile and the result is
HBSAG- reactive
ANTI-HBS- negative
ANTI-HBC IGG- reactive
ANTI-HAV IGM- negative
ANTI HBE- reactive
and the other results are normal.i under go treatment with HB IMMUNOGLOBULIN for 2 shots and a healthy option silymarine capsule as my vitamins for 3 months the doktor explain to me the result that i'm a "hepa b carrier " not tranferable and there's a chance to go abroad.for the past few years i got married and have 1 kid.as of now my husband is in saudi arabia and he was negative also our kid,and we plan to go there as his dependents.i try to have my HbSag screening to know if the virus is gone,but sad to know that the result is still reactive.i feel so depressed,and always crying.any one who know's the policy of saudi arabia?are they reject me for having a dependent visa?i want to go there to live with my husband and our kid,pls help  to enlighten me,is there a chance?any one who have the same case like me who go to saudi arabia?hoping for an immediate reply..thanks a lot..
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Have you checked with the Saudia Arbian consulate or Immigration service?  
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If your ALT and AST are normal and HBVDNA is low, your liver can be stable and you should be able to go to any country you like.  To change HBsAg to negative is not easy and may be not necessary.
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