Can hepatitis B be cured with antibiotics?

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Hello doctor. I am positive for HBsAg (cobas) 7269 col. The doctor asked me how my condition should be treated? Can antibiotics be cured? I hope the doctor can help me. I would like to thank you.
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Hello!
Hi, you positive for HBsAg means you have hepatitis B infection. However, this test does not tell you how long you have been infected. If the infection is more than 6 months, it is called chronic. Not all chronic hepatitis B is treated with antiviral drugs, but some will be monitored every 3-6 months. Treatment depends on cirrhosis status, liver enzymes and HBV-DNA quantification. HBV is a virus, so no antibiotic can kill it. Therefore, we recommend that you visit a hepatobiliologist for further advice on treatment indications, monitoring as well as complications of hepatitis B.
Thank you for your trust in the Health System. Vinmec, look forward to meeting you directly so that we can consult you more thoroughly. Best regards!
Answered by Master, Doctor Vu Tan Phuc - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.