How Can Hep B Be Prevented

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hep-b treatment

I am a patient of hep-b for five years.First two and half year i used lamivudine (one time HBeAG became negative , SGPT30)but it became resistance.I also took alcohol sometimes and then started adefovir and continued for two and half years.By this...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I would discuss this further with your physician. It is important to use these drugs wisely to prevent multidrug resistance. Adefovir and lamivudine may be reasonable, but you would need further monitoring of your HBV DNA level to see if the therapy... Read more »

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

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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 »

hep and hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

If you are exposed to hiv and hep at the same time, will that extend the window period for testing. Or will you still get a conclusive test at the 12/13 week mark? Read more »

co-infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone have a clue about the possibilities for a simultanious hepatitis-b/hiv co-infection? Would a simultanious infection have any effect on symptoms?

My symptoms:
- after 4 weeks - very small rash on left cheek (for 3 weeks). Slightly reddish... Read more »

Any other guys out there had Hepatitis-B??

Posted by MarkyMark, 9 Replies

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 also gone through this and i have no one to talk to, I feel sooo alone and stressed out over this entire episode, I am hoping... Read more »

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