Can The Dose Be Changed From Epivir 100 Mg To Epivir 150mg For Hep B

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hep-B carrier marrying non-hep B

Hi! I'm a hepatitis B carrier [well, I was born with it and I'm currently on Epivir, but I've never had an infection or a problem because of it] that's getting married to a non HBV in July.He's had two out of three of his...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

1. I would have him complete his series and then get hepatitis B surface antibody level testing to be certain that the vaccine worked.2. He should have testing from time to time to be certain that his level of protective antibody is still present.3.... Read more »

HEPB & HIV, but HIV meds only?

I recently had a liver biopsy and the result is mild hepb:Liver, native, needle core biopsy,... Read more »

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Is biopsy necessary

I find out I have chronic HepB. last month ..My doctor put me on Lam (150mg/day)All my Enzyme are... Read more »

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Guide to Hepatitis B for People Living With HIV

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A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States

Please note: An erratum has been published for this article. To view the erratum, please click here . Summary This report is the first of a two-part statement from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that updates the... Read more »

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