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Hello doctor! I have hepatitis B, in the viral replication stage, not yet in the immune stage, the virus level is very high, but I was advised by the doctor that I do not need treatment. So I want to ask if you have hepatitis B in the period of viral replication, high amount of virus that does not need treatment, is it correct? And can this disease be cured? Ask your doctor for advice and answers. Thank you sincerely!
Hoang Vu (Ho Chi Minh City)
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Hello! If you have acute hepatitis B, you do not need treatment and should be tested again in 6 months. Because in the case of acute hepatitis B, about 95% of cases of acute hepatitis B virus infection, the body's immune system can fight and clear the virus within 6 months without treatment, only 5% remain. turn chronic.
If you have chronic hepatitis B, are in the viral replication stage, the virus is very high, you should go to a medical facility or hospital under Vinmec Health System for a specialist examination of Hepatobiliary Medicine. From there, the doctor will have a direction to examine, monitor and advise on the right treatment plan for you. Thank you for trusting and sending the question "Is it true that if you have hepatitis B during the viral replication stage, the amount of virus is high and you don't need treatment?" to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health. Best regards!
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Answered by Specialist I Vo Thi Thuy Trang - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International Hospital
