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Interferon For Hep B

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Continue HepB antiviral or Pegylated Interferon

I was diagnosed with e-antigen positive chronic HepB a little over a year ago (HBV DNA was 3 million copies) and started Hepsera. After one year, still had detectable HBV DNA (about 1000 copies). Barclude 0.5mg was added 3 months ago, now DNA is...
Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine
There are no good answers..It is great news that you have attained a non-detectable viral load. I would stay on treatment for at least three more months before making any further decisions. Whether the addition of interferon or switch to interferon... Read more »

30 Years of HEPB

Hi;I am a male patient born with HEPB, now i am 30 and had an acute HEPB when i was 22(Jaundice,... Read more »

risks of hep-b

What is the cure rate right now for hep B? How many people actually clear the virus on their own... Read more »
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Newly Diagnosed With Hepatitis C

Newly diagnosed with both HIV and hepatitis C at the same time Are people around me now at risk? Can I pass on hepatits C through sex? Can you catch another type of hepatitis C or HIV? About hepatitis viruses Hepatitis A and... Read more »
AIDS Survival Project

A Look at Hepatitis

HIV and Hepatitis I know that recently a great deal has been written about hepatitis. As a matter of fact, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association has endorsed universal vaccinations for MSMs (men who have sex with men) against hepatitis A and B as... Read more »
Treatment Action Group

Guide to Hepatitis B for People Living With HIV

For Martin Delaney Introduction Section 1: First Questions Section 2: Transmission and Prevention Section 3: Natural History Section 4: HBV Disease Progression and the Impact of HIV Coinfection Section 5: Diagnostics Section 6: HBV... Read more »
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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 »

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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