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Help! i've been having chronic hepatitis b how dangerous is this virus?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Needs follow up: it can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. it can be controlled with medications. seek assistance from your gastroenterologist / hepatologist

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

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