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Hepatitis b
Hi this is Abhilash surya, my query is that recently my friend got HBSAG positive in report was it dangerous and transfer to another person am feeling some what nervous please let me know about this how it will transfer if transferred
Hepatitis B is a virus, it’s dangerous if not treated accordingly, it can cause liver failure and other complications if not treated in some. But do not worry there is treatment for Hepatitis B, we treat it with antiviral drugs if required based on this liver function report and viral load. It has different modes of transmission through blood transfusions , mother to child, sexual route.
Next Steps
Get hepatitis b - ELISA test to confirm. Liver function test ( blood test) then Hepatitis B viral load ( quantitative).
Health Tips
Kindly contact for further questions
Vaccination has to be done for family members
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