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How can liver cirrhosis be prevented among patients with chronic hepatitis b?

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Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia answered

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Treatment and...: Avoidance of certain meds like steroids nd liver toxins like alcohol.

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Answered 11/14/2015

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Antiviral treatment: There is now therapy, which although not curative, can reduce the viral load and the subsequent degree of chronic inflammation which leads to cirrhosis.

Answered 2/25/2013

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