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Treatment
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Should Be Treated
Who Should Be Treated
The decision of whether to start treatment (or enroll in a clinical
trial) should be based on careful evaluation of your physical exam,
blood tests, and liver biopsy (if one is done). Be sure you see
a liver specialist (hepatologist) for the most current information
about hepatitis B therapies.
Studies show that the current treatments appear to be of greatest
benefit to those who show signs of active liver disease:
- Elevated liver enzymes (ALT)
- Positive blood tests for:
Hepatitis
B virus (HBsAg)
Hepatitis
B e-antigen (HBeAg)
- Elevated levels of hepatitis B DNA
Some doctors may order a liver biopsy (this involves taking a small
sample of your liver to examine under the microscope) to help decide
whether treatment is needed, but this practice is not as common
as it used to be.
It is always a good idea to get a second opinion before starting
any treatment.
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HBF Drug Watch
With promising new compounds in development
for hepatitis B, there is great hope that a cure will be found in the near
future. Visit the HBF Drug
Watch for a complete list of approved hepatitis
B drugs and compounds in development, as well as our list of Hepatitis
B Clinical Trials.
Download Our Information Sheet:
Hepatitis
B Treatment
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