My husband discovered hepatitis B. He was in shock, which could have become infected person who does not use drugs, does not lead a promiscuous sexual life, etc. Physician infectious disease in our Doctor Hospital does not say anything intelligible. Male handed designated tests (liver function tests, the KLA and OAM) and made liver ultrasound (normal). He was told in the analysis of treatment is needed. Again be tested within six months. What does this mean? Why he did not need treatment? And if man can live with this diagnosis to old age? Can I drink alcohol or eliminate?

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist What would that - is to advise you, I need to know the results of tests: HBV DNA, HBeAg, antibody to HBeAg. If HBV DNA is detected, how much, ie, must pass a quantitative analysis. Similar question: "... every six months. My husband tests showed a deviation from the norm, it is assigned what ...