Can I completely get rid of HBV in six months?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am 28 years old. I had my blood test done last month. HBV was negative. When tested again 53 days later, it came out to be positive.
- Do I have acute or chronic?
- Is all HBV acute for the first six months?
- What are the chances that I will completely get rid of it within six months?
Kindly assist.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read your query.
If your HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface antigen) test was negative 53 days ago and has now become positive, this is suggestive of a recently acquired (acute) Hepatitis B infection.
Acute Hepatitis B is often asymptomatic, and many people are diagnosed incidentally during routine blood testing rather than because of specific symptoms. In fact, it is relatively uncommon for Hepatitis B to be identified during the acute phase.
The good news is that the majority of adults with acute Hepatitis B recover completely on their own. More than 90% of infected adults clear the virus naturally and develop immunity, while fewer than 10% progress to chronic Hepatitis B infection.
At this stage, it is important to undergo further evaluation and follow-up testing to assess the activity of the infection and monitor liver function. I recommend consulting a gastroenterologist, hepatologist, or infectious disease specialist, who can guide you regarding additional investigations, monitoring, and any treatment that may be required.
I hope this information helps.
Thank you.
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