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Hep B Treatments

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HepB ;treatment with Pegasys

Dear Doctor , after 1 year treatment with pegasys (e antgen negative HEPB), my doctor said that surface antigen has become negative. Is this possible to happen ?? What about antibodies and how long does it take to make ?/ Shoulg i get vaccinated in...
Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine
If you have lost your hepatitis B surface antigen, this is great news. Would simply keep follow-up on this....The next step will hopefully be gaining surface antibody, which would be fantastic. There is no data on use of vaccine in this situation.... Read more »

HepB ;treatment with Pegasys

Dear Doctor, thank you for the prompt answer. Are you suggesting that although I have now... Read more »

How long to continue with Truvada - HepB Treatment (Please respond)

I really appreciate your feedback on this. I am chronic Hep B patient but my recent blood test now... Read more »
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Hey eveyone. My dcotor , she sent me to do these test
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Anyone else out there had Hepatitis-B? PLS answer!

Posted by MarkyMark, 3 Replies
I know this doesnt have anything to go with HIV, but there were no forums for Hepatitis-B so I figure I would give this a shot. I have been goin through an acute episode of Hepatitis-B for 3 months now and cant seem to find anyone out there who has... Read more »

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