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2024-07-13 14:11:58
Can inactive chronic hepatitis b reactivate even after taking antiviral treatment?? What makes virus reactivate??
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Inactive HBsAg carriers are prone to spontaneous reactivations and should remain on follow-up as they also have risk of cirrhosis / HCC. Family members and spouse should be screened and then vaccinated accordingly

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Consult gastrointerologist.

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