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What Does Absence Of E Antigen And Viral DNA Indicate In Case Of Hepatitis-B?

A few years ago I was diagnosed with chronic heb B. My latest test results show:



Hepatitis B e antigen - not detected (in my previous blood test it was detected)

Hepatitis B e antibody - not detected

Viral Load DNA - not detected (in my previous blood test this was detected but very low 31 IU,ml)



The fact that the e antigen and Viral DNA are no longer detected, does this mean i am im cured? But can i be cured if i dont have the antibody?

If i stop my medication (baraclude) will the virus come back (as i dont have the antibody



Many Thanks



Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist.

Cure will be said once HBsAg will be negative or absent. So continue baraclude. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health
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What Does Absence Of E Antigen And Viral DNA Indicate In Case Of Hepatitis-B?

Hello! Thanks for putting your query in HCM. I am a Gastroenterologist. Cure will be said once HBsAg will be negative or absent. So continue baraclude. I hope I have answered your query and this will help you . Wish you a good health