Hepatitis B Surface Antigens- 908 Questions Answered

My mother was diagnosed hepatitis b surface antigen positive (asymptotic) could you please suggest us what to do

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Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

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Age 63 Symptoms and problem Take ayurveda treatment for this ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I have been diagnosed with HBeS Reactive in May 2016. I have been consuting a Gynaecologist and He's advised me to go for some scans like Hepatitis B quantitative method to figure out the counts of virus in the blood. The counts could not be diagnosed as the counts level is below detectable. The doctor said that there is hope I may clear

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, IN MY OPINION YEARLY CHECK UP YOU NEED.LIKE VIRAL LOAD TO BE CHECK UP. SONOGRGRAPHY OF UPPER ABDOMEN WHEN PAIN ABDOMEN IS THEIR AT LEAST ONCE. DIET TO BE TAKE CARE, AVOID SPICY FRIED JUNK ... Read More

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I have recently done my Hepatitis Penal test and it shows Anti Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with value 350.62 mIU/ml What does it indicates? I have done my USG test as well and it shows Grade I Fatty liver detected.

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I tested my blood I got +be but when testing for % I got -be (3 yr back). what is the best remedie for hepatitous B surface antigen.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 323 Views v

Dr. Ravi Mohanka Gastroentrology Surgeon | Mumbai

Please send a copy of the reports, the problem is not clear with the description Dr. Ravi Mohanka ... Read More

Can hepatitis b (surface antigen positive) person will marry? What are the risk factors?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 220 Views v

Dr. Dilip Rajpal Laparoscopic Surgeon | Mumbai

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Wife needs to be given periodic Hepatitis vaccination & also Post vaccination get Anti Hepatitis B titers done To find out efficacy of that vaccine ... Read More

From last 5 year I am continuously doing health chek up once in year , from last 5 year my Hepatitis B ANTIGEN SURFACE remained below 1 but yesterday I did test for insurance company it's shows hepatitis B ANTIGEN SURFACE 132 ,SGOT 45 SGPT 60 , I am very worried,from last one month I am taking TOFACITINIB 5 mg for axial spa

Asked for Male, 35 Years 128 Views v

Dr. Ganapathi S Kini Gastroenterologist | Thane

You need to take Anti HBV medicine if you are on Tab Tofacitinib. Please tell your doctor to start Anti HBV medicine. ... Read More

I am doing health checkup regularly from last 5 year In my report HBS AG is negative but Anti Hepatitis B surface antigen showing 132.53 MIU/ML

Asked for Male, 35 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

If hepatitis B surface antigen come : REACTIVE with value 11.14 and hepatitis C (HCV) come : NON REACTIVE and HBV VIRAL LOAD : NON DETECTED (<3.8). Does this mean virus is inactive in body or is it still active and I need to perform some other test as well. and how severe is this 11.14 value. Thanks in advance!!

Asked for Male, 29 Years 489 Views v

Dr. Ganapathi S Kini Gastroenterologist | Thane

Please consult with local gastroentrologist ... Read More

Hepatitis B ( Hbsag) test done on 45 days is conclusive... because It is an antigen test not and Antibody test ...Why do wait for 90 days for Antibody test.

Asked for Male, 31 Years 1306 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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What is the normal value of hepatitis b core antibody and also normal value of hepatitis b surface antibody ?

Asked for Female, 21 Years 183 Views v

Dr. Nilabjo Ghosh General Practitioner | Kolkata

For surface its between 5 to 10 and core less than 10 is negative ... Read More

Male.38Yrs.186cms.90Kgs. I completed 3 dose hepatitis B vaccine last year. When immunity was checked after 1 year it was 5 mIU/ml. I remember 12 years back hepatitis B ,3 dose vaccine was taken and the immunity check at that time was also negative. Now I think there is something odd with my body. I have restarted the 3 dose vaccination again . Most

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Dr. Raj Singh General Physician | Gurgaon

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Immunity usually remains for a year May very from manufacturers ... Read More

I was given complete dosage of hepatitis B vaccine 20 years ago ?? I am 24 years old .Do I need to take Hepatitis B Vaccine again or Hepatitis B vaccine gives lifelong protection.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 16 Views v

Dr. Ankur Akela Urologist | Patna

Get your serum titre done..generally its sufficient. ... Read More

I took Hepatitis B vaccine 21years ago, do I still have its antibodies . Please tell ?? I am now 24 years old , I took the vaccine when I was only 2-3 years old .

Asked for Male, 22 Years 18 Views v

Dr. Amish General Surgeon | Delhi

You can get "Anti-HBs" titre (also called HBs antibodies) to know the current status. If adequate antibodies are present - no need to do anything further. If titre is less than desirable value - u may ... Read More

Regarding, Hepatitis B. HBsAg, SERUM test showing >150(reactive) HBV DNA QUALITATIVE test showing not detected. Can we take vaccines to protect Liver problems? Where to get treated for Hepatitis B.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 14 Views v

Dr. Kumar Parth Gastroenterologist | Bangalore

Vaccine works in case of sero- negative state. ... Read More

I m 2000 born..does i m vaccinated with hepatitis b or should i take now?? i dont know is there any program earlier for this at the year 2000..what are the schedule for hepatitis b vaccine for 25 yra old woman?? plz guide me

Asked for Female, 25 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Akshay Chaudhary General Physician | Greater Noida

If you are not sure about hepatitis B vaccination, you can still take it now. For adults, the usual schedule is 3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 months. Please consult me for proper advice and vaccination guid ... Read More

Today I took a hepatitis b vaccine at my home which was given by a ngo camp..they showed me the vaccine name and expire date it is dec 27. And they used a new packed syringe Now I am getting worried like what if they spread me HIV through the vaccine vial.. because it is a multi dose vial I am getting tensed please answer me what to do now...

Asked for Female, 29 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

No worry , they maintain sterile and hygienic environment. No worry ,hiv not spread via this. ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I am 36 week pregnant and have hepatitis b. Earlier my viral load was 38600 iu/ml and alt was 145. I have started Udiliv 300 three times a day and taf 25 since 1 month, and hopefully have reduced viral load now. Can I go for normal delivery? Doctor is open for both mode but was more in favour of c-section. What is your opinion.

Asked for Female, 32 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Ashwini Khadtare Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Solapur

If you fulfill all criteria for normal delivery ,then it is possible... Hepatitis b is not a contraindication for normal delivery.. C section is adviced may be because of viral load... ... Read More

I had oral sex with a same women on 5.5 years and 2.2 years ago. Few weeks ago I came to know that she had many sexual partners, Hence I decided to take STD test Everything came negative but my concern is HBsAg test result came 0.93 - non reactive Since it came above 0.90 I got too much worried and repeated the HBsAg test next day along with Hepat

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Arunkumar U Gastroenterologist | Shimoga

No further tests r needed, go ahead with marriage ... Read More

Is it recommended to take a booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine after 1 year from the regular 3 course schedule.

Asked for Male, 0 Years 63 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - -Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Tr ... Read More

Is this hepatitis b report alright or it has an issue which needs to be addressed . I hope I will get an answer

Asked for Male, 27 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Known case of Chronic inactive hep B with LFT within range, recently diagnosed with Graves' disease. Free T3- 3.83ng/ml , free T4- 18.89ug/dl and tsh-

Asked for Male, 24 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Jain General Physician | Ahmedabad

Whats the TSH? ... Read More

My sister is hepatitis b positive and her virus is in a active position. After Knowing this that she is hepatitis b positive i took vaccine to prevent my self I want to ask that after taking a prevention dose if any case I come in her contact. Mujhe phir bhi hepatitis b hone ke chances h or iska virus kitne time tk alive hota h outside the body??

Asked for Female, 28 Years 158 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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In her hepatitis b viral load report 430 IU/ml before 6 year it is 4*10^1 so sir has it decreased or increased.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Praful Mahamuni General Practitioner | Nagpur

Hello, For ePrescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +91959508739nine . Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr Praful Mahamuni, Family Doctor , MBBS . Health is ... Read More

My mom is a dialysis patient while testing std for her dialysis (first time) we found hepatitis B virus and the doctor said it could be the reason for the previous blood transfusion. Her test report All hepatitis b panels are negative Except total hepatitis core antigen And Anti-Hbe is negative which is s/co value of more than 1... Please advise wh

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Sajni Modi General Physician | Ahmedabad

Anti hbe positive means low viral load of the hepatitis antigen. This should not have any symptoms, but regular monitoring is required and you need to mention it everywhere considering she is getting ... Read More

My mom is a dialysis patient while testing std for her dialysis (first time) we found hepatitis B virus and the doctor said it could be the reason for the previous blood transfusion. Her test report All hepatitis b panels are negative Except total hepatitis core antigen And Anti-Hbe is negative which is s/co value of more than 1... Please advise w

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable ... Read More

Good morning, My name is Soma Chakraborty.age 40,female and I had taken my 1st dose of Hepatitis B at December 30,but unfortunately I had missed out my vaccination dose scheduled after one month at 30 Jan and thus disrupted the 0,1,6 dose schedule of vaccination.I remembered about the missed dose recently after 2 months. Kindly suggest what to do?

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Asked for Male, 33 Years 78 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

Better to restart for your safer side. Or go just now. ... Read More

I am 41 years old female..I took first dose of hepatitis b vaccine on February 28..I was supposed to be given another shot of vaccine after one month which missed unfortunately..can I go for 2nd dose of hepatitis B vaccine after two months..pls suggest what should I do..? Regards

Asked for Female, 35 Years 148 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I am 25F. Had vaccination done as a child. However, when I tested now my Hepatitis B antibody level is 13 mIU/mL. Should I get a booster shot, and which vaccine (Engerix-B, Heplisav-B, or Recombivax HB) would you recommend? Also, how many mL should I take and what is the schedule?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 154 Views v

Dr. Palash Thombre General Surgeon | Mumbai

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Usually above 10 mlU/ml is considered to be protective. If you are of high risk jobs then better to take single booster dose. If not repeat the antibody after 6-9 months. ... Read More

My Hepatitis B vaccine 3rd dose date was of 25th January 2025, I forgot to take on that day. Is it safe to take now as already 12-13 days have crossed? Also 1st & 2nd dose I have take n BEVAC HEPATITIS B vaccine, so 3rd dose also need to be the of same name or can take of any other name also? Kindly assist

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Dr. Haripriya Addanki General Practitioner | Tirupati

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I had taken 0,1,2 the quicker schedule of Hepatitis B (as mentioned in the leaflet of Engerix B vaccine) in year 2000 & followed with a booster dose 1 year later in 2001. I took another booster of Hepatitis B vaccine in 2023 of Serum Institute. Will that give me protection? My family had taken 3 injections each as per schedule 0,1,6 in 2000. Bu

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My mother was diagnosed hepatitis b surface antigen positive (asymptotic) could you please suggest us what to do

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I have recently done my Hepatitis Penal test and it shows Anti Hepatitis B Surface Antigen with value 350.62 mIU/ml What does it indicates? I have done my USG test as well and it shows Grade I Fatty liver detected.

I tested my blood I got +be but when testing for % I got -be (3 yr back). what is the best remedie for hepatitous B surface antigen.

Can hepatitis b (surface antigen positive) person will marry? What are the risk factors?

I am doing health checkup regularly from last 5 year In my report HBS AG is negative but Anti Hepatitis B surface antigen showing 132.53 MIU/ML

Hepatitis B ( Hbsag) test done on 45 days is conclusive... because It is an antigen test not and Antibody test ...Why do wait for 90 days for Antibody test.

What is the normal value of hepatitis b core antibody and also normal value of hepatitis b surface antibody ?

I was given complete dosage of hepatitis B vaccine 20 years ago ?? I am 24 years old .Do I need to take Hepatitis B Vaccine again or Hepatitis B vaccine gives lifelong protection.

I took Hepatitis B vaccine 21years ago, do I still have its antibodies . Please tell ?? I am now 24 years old , I took the vaccine when I was only 2-3 years old .

Regarding, Hepatitis B. HBsAg, SERUM test showing >150(reactive) HBV DNA QUALITATIVE test showing not detected. Can we take vaccines to protect Liver problems? Where to get treated for Hepatitis B.

I m 2000 born..does i m vaccinated with hepatitis b or should i take now?? i dont know is there any program earlier for this at the year 2000..what are the schedule for hepatitis b vaccine for 25 yra old woman?? plz guide me

Is it recommended to take a booster dose of hepatitis B vaccine after 1 year from the regular 3 course schedule.

Is this hepatitis b report alright or it has an issue which needs to be addressed . I hope I will get an answer

Known case of Chronic inactive hep B with LFT within range, recently diagnosed with Graves' disease. Free T3- 3.83ng/ml , free T4- 18.89ug/dl and tsh-

In her hepatitis b viral load report 430 IU/ml before 6 year it is 4*10^1 so sir has it decreased or increased.

I am 41 years old female..I took first dose of hepatitis b vaccine on February 28..I was supposed to be given another shot of vaccine after one month which missed unfortunately..can I go for 2nd dose of hepatitis B vaccine after two months..pls suggest what should I do..? Regards

I am 25F. Had vaccination done as a child. However, when I tested now my Hepatitis B antibody level is 13 mIU/mL. Should I get a booster shot, and which vaccine (Engerix-B, Heplisav-B, or Recombivax HB) would you recommend? Also, how many mL should I take and what is the schedule?

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