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What Does This Blood Test Result Regarding Hep B Infection Indicate?

dear sir, i have been hbs ag positive ,hbe negative and normal ALT for last 13 years.but recently only i tested viral load and it is 20560 iu/ml .i am 32 now. i got occasional drinking habit(say 10-12 times in an year).otherwise no major health issues for me. seeking your advice regards vishnu kerala india
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should consult gastroenterologist as your viral load is quite high. And this high viral load can cause liver damage. I suggest you to check anti HBs antibodies. As this defines protection. And I think your this titer will be negative as your viral load is high. So you need to start treatment for this. Antivirals are available for Hepatitis B virus and they are quite effective in decreasing viral load and increasing anti HBsAntibodies. So consult gastroenterologist and discuss these things.
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What Does This Blood Test Result Regarding Hep B Infection Indicate?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should consult gastroenterologist as your viral load is quite high. And this high viral load can cause liver damage. I suggest you to check anti HBs antibodies. As this defines protection. And I think your this titer will be negative as your viral load is high. So you need to start treatment for this. Antivirals are available for Hepatitis B virus and they are quite effective in decreasing viral load and increasing anti HBsAntibodies. So consult gastroenterologist and discuss these things.