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How Many Doses Of Hep B

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HepB with ALT levels still high...

Diagnosed with chronic HepB E.I've recently completed a 16week dosage of peg-intron. One dose/week. I've also been taking lamivudine twice per day since week two which I'm still on. My physician has now prescribed viread once a day...
Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine
That may be a good sign that you are in the process of seroconverting from e antigen to e antibody which is the goal of therapy. As long as the DNA is negative you are in good shape. Good luck! DTD... Read more »

HepB and infants

Dear Expert,I was tested positive on HBsAg in a regular check-up last February. I had also AgHBe... Read more »

Hepb and tranquilizer meds

Dear Mrs Mc GovernI'm inactive carrier of hepb, e-antigen negative and HBV DNA between... Read more »
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Hepatitis B question - would anyone know?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I'm a 26 yr old male that was born with Hepatitis B. I'm in a monogamous relationship with my girlfriend, who is vaccinated with the Hep B vaccine.

We have been searching ALL OVER -- the internet, contacting the CDC, asking our physicians -- for a... Read more »

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